Principal Ecologist & Strategic Leader

A9 Consulting Ltd.; Inverness; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car Allowance £3k and mileage at 55p

Discretionary Bonus Scheme (up to 10%)

Annual salary review

Private Health Care

CPD (min 50 hours)

AA membership

Descripción de la vacante

A Leadership Opportunity with Real Influence. A9 Consulting Ltd., a respected environmental consultancy in Inverness, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead and shape the ecology team and contribute to strategic growth across Scotland.

You will mentor Senior Ecologists, oversee complex projects, and maintain strong client relationships while driving business development in renewable energy, peatland restoration and habitat creation sectors.

Formación

• Approximately 10 years' experience within ecological consultancy or related field.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and ecological assessment.
• Experience managing complex ecological projects.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor Senior Ecologists and Consultants.
• Support Directors in day-to-day running and business growth.
• Take technical responsibility for ecological projects and reports.
• Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Review and quality assure technical outputs.
• Support project delivery across renewable energy, habitat restoration and development sectors.
• Provide strategic guidance on ecological and environmental matters.
• Help develop and implement business growth plans.
• Be involved in site scoping on the ground and fieldwork when required.
• Maintain high standards of technical excellence across the team.
• Develop niche ecological interests within the team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Report writing

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Educación

CIEEM membership or equivalent

Ecology degree or related field

Descripción del empleo

A Leadership Opportunity with Real Influence. A9 Consulting Ltd., a respected environmental consultancy in Inverness, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead and shape the ecology team and contribute to strategic growth across Scotland.

You will mentor Senior Ecologists, oversee complex projects, and maintain strong client relationships while driving business development in renewable energy, peatland restoration and habitat creation sectors.