Principal Consultant - Ecology

Cura Terrae; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Mentoring and progression

Job summary

Cura Terrae in Scotland is seeking a Principal Ecological Consultant to lead projects, mentor colleagues, and grow our ecological practice across multiple sites.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to collaborate across our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, delivering technical leadership and client-focused ecological solutions across sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Full membership of CIEEM (Chartered status preferred).
• Significant experience delivering ecological consultancy projects.
• Experience preparing PEAs, EcIA, Species Protection Plans and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
• Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements and delivery.
• Experience using QGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Mentoring or managing ecological professionals.
• Proactive, organized and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and expert ecological advice across projects and sectors.
• Oversee ecological surveys, assessments, mitigation strategies and monitoring programmes.
• Prepare, review and sign off high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities, proposals and tenders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, industry standards and company procedures.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across ecological service delivery.

Job description

Location:This role can be based in Glasgow oroperateacross both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

With the recent integration ofEnviroCentreintoCura Terrae, ourLand & Naturebusiness builds on more than 30 years of ecological and environmental consultancyexpertise. Together, we offer the reassurance of established technical excellence alongside the wider resources and multidisciplinary capabilities of the Cura Terrae group.

We'relooking for an experienced Principal Ecological Consultant to join our Ecology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong ecologist who enjoys leading projects, mentoring colleagues, and building lasting client relationships whilst contributing to the growth of a thriving environmental consultancy.

The Role:

• Lead and manage ecological projects frominceptionthrough tocompletion, ensuring delivery toprogramme, budget and quality standards.
• Providetechnical leadership and expert ecological advice across a range of projects and sectors.
• Oversee ecological surveys, assessments, mitigationstrategiesand monitoringprogrammes.
• Prepare,reviewand sign off high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities,proposalsand tender submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance, industrystandardsand company procedures.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across ecological service delivery.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, BiologicalSciencesor a related discipline.
• Full membership of CIEEM andideally beworking towards Chartered status.
• Significant experiencedelivering and managing ecological consultancy projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of ecological legislation,policyand best practice.
• Experience preparing and reviewing PEAs,EcIAs, Species Protection Plans and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
• Understanding ofBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements and delivery.
• Experience using QGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro.
• Excellent communication,report-writingand client-facing skills.
• Experience mentoring or managing ecological professionals.
• A proactive,organisedand commercially aware approach.

WhatYou’llGet

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working
• Career development,mentoringand progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Access to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity towork on meaningful, nature-positive projects.

Cura Terrae is aGreat Place to Work certifiedorganisation.We value teamwork, professionalism, and inclusivity, andwe’recommitted to supporting our people’s development, health, and wellbeing.

We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

We do not accept CVs from third parties/agencies, and any applications received will be treated as the property of Cura Terrae. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received.