Scotland Ecology & Biodiversity Regional Lead

SLR Consulting; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

SLR Consulting seeks an experienced Ecology leader to run and grow the Ecology & Biodiversity practice in Scotland, sitting at Principal or Technical Director level. You will oversee day-to-day management, budget, resourcing and strategy, while shaping a strong, high-performing team across the region.

You will work with national leaders to deliver high-profile projects, mentor staff, and drive best practice across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Substantial ecology experience across sectors, ideally in consultancy.
• Relevant degree and CIEEM membership.
• Significant leadership and mentoring experience.
• Extensive project management delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Commercial awareness including budgeting and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ecology professionals across Scotland.
• Oversee regional financial performance including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Support project resourcing and provide regional operational updates.
• Guide Project Managers and Directors on delivery of complex projects.
• Coordinate regional strategy with wider business objectives.
• Represent SLR at industry events and professional networks.
• Collaborate with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across UK and Europe.

Skills

Ecology leadership

People leadership

Project management

Budgeting & financial

Driving licence

Education

Relevant degree

CIEEM membership

Job description

SLR Consulting seeks an experienced Ecology leader to run and grow the Ecology & Biodiversity practice in Scotland, sitting at Principal or Technical Director level. You will oversee day-to-day management, budget, resourcing and strategy, while shaping a strong, high-performing team across the region.

You will work with national leaders to deliver high-profile projects, mentor staff, and drive best practice across the UK and Europe.