Principal Ecologist: Biodiversity Leadership (Scotland)

SLR Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle-to-work

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Leave buy/sell

Core working hours

Remote opportunities

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking a Principal Ecologist in Scotland, ideally based in Glasgow, with flexibility for Edinburgh or remote work within Scotland. The role combines technical ecology with project leadership, client engagement and growth of Biodiversity Net Gain capabilities across a diverse project portfolio including renewable energy and habitat restoration.

You will lead surveys, supervise staff, deliver high-quality reports and help shape the ecology service for SLR in Scotland while

Qualifications

• Experience in upland habitat surveys.
• Understanding of environmental planning and EIAs.
• Knowledge of Birds and Habitats Directives.
• Ability to lead and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Designing, managing and delivering a range of ecological and habitat restoration surveys.
• Undertaking and overseeing specialist habitat survey, analysis and reporting, including NVC and UKHab.
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain work and developing this service area.
• Project managing ecology and peat projects to high technical standards, on time and within budget.
• Preparing and reviewing Ecological Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
• Preparing and coordinating tender and proposal submissions.
• Developing relationships with clients, regulators and statutory advisers.
• Providing line management and mentoring to colleagues.

Skills

Habitat surveys

Environmental planning

NVC/UKHab surveys

Birds/Habitats Directives

People management

Project management

Technical report writing

Client engagement

Education

Higher degree in ecology or related subject

Job description

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking a Principal Ecologist in Scotland, ideally based in Glasgow, with flexibility for Edinburgh or remote work within Scotland. The role combines technical ecology with project leadership, client engagement and growth of Biodiversity Net Gain capabilities across a diverse project portfolio including renewable energy and habitat restoration.

You will lead surveys, supervise staff, deliver high-quality reports and help shape the ecology service for SLR in Scotland while