Senior Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team. The role involves leading ecology projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the company's growth and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ecology, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of UK nature conservation legislation.

Benefits

Flexible Toil policy

Company pension contribution

CPD training and paid support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in consultancy.
• Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward).
• Holder of one or more protected species licences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecology projects, including surveys and biodiversity assessments.
• Generate new business and prepare project proposals.
• Provide mentoring and support to junior staff.

Skills

Survey Skills

Project Management

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or master’s in ecology

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

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Benefits: Flexible Toil policy, Company pension contribution, CPD training and paid support with professional membership

About us:

Astell Associates is a small company based in Aberdeen, Scotland. We are a respected ecological and arboricultural consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high quality ecological services in the north of Scotland.

We have a diverse client base and are committed to balancing sensitive development with ecological sustainability.

Job Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Ecologist to join our close-knit team of enthusiastic professionals. This is a key role offering the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and contribute to the future development of the company.

This is a full-time post with flexibility to work additional/anti-social hours when required.

Main Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading and managing ecology projects, including:

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals

• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments

• Protected Species Surveys, Licensing & Mitigation Strategies

• Tree Surveys and Tree Management Recommendations

You will play an active role in:

• Generating new business and the preparation of quotations and proposals for new projects

• Consulting with sub-contractors, interdisciplinary teams, and conservation bodies

• Ensuring the steady progression of projects by coordinating work in-house and with

• clients and contractors

• Providing mentoring and support to junior team members, helping to develop company

• processes and efficient working practices

• Operating at all times in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Relevant degree or master’s qualification in ecology or closely related subject

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within consultancy

• Excellent survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification

• Strong report writing, communication and project management skills

• Knowledge of and ability to produce BNG assessments

• Working knowledge of QGIS, ArcGIS and AutoCAD

• Understanding of current UK/Scottish nature conservation legislation and planning policy

• Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward)

• Holder of one or more protected species licences

• Full driving licence

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.