Regional Ecology Director – Scotland

SLR Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Cycle-to-work scheme

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Buy or sell leave

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Workplace Nursery

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health and menopause support

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead – Scotland, at Principal or Technical Director grade. You will shape the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Scotland region, reporting to the Operations Director and working with the European Ecology & Biodiversity leadership.

You will lead a team of ecology professionals, manage budgets and resource requirements, guide project managers, and coordinate regional strategy with wider business

Qualifications

• Substantial ecology experience across multiple sectors.
• Relevant degree and CIEEM membership or equivalent.
• Significant leadership and people management experience.
• Strong project management and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an ecology team across Scotland with mentoring and performance management.
• Oversee regional budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Support project resourcing and provide regional operational updates.
• Guide Project Managers on delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Coordinate regional strategy with wider business objectives.
• Represent SLR at industry events and professional networks.
• Collaborate with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Ecology leadership

Team mentoring

Project management

Resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental science degree

CIEEM membership

Job description

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead – Scotland, at Principal or Technical Director grade. You will shape the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Scotland region, reporting to the Operations Director and working with the European Ecology & Biodiversity leadership.

You will lead a team of ecology professionals, manage budgets and resource requirements, guide project managers, and coordinate regional strategy with wider business