Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company passionate about the environment is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on delivering impactful projects in ecology, ornithology, and hydrology, particularly in renewable energy and grid networks. Applicants should possess strong experience in ecological assessments and project management.

Benefits

Generous salary dependent on experience

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the environmental planning system related to EIA’s.
• Comprehensive experience in project management.
• Strong ecological field survey experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist ecological field surveys.
• Prepare/review Ecological Assessments and Technical Reports.
• Manage project coordination and delivery related to ecology and peat projects.

Skills

Ecological field surveys

Project management

People management

Job description

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I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a fantastic team in Edinburgh! This company has a keen passion about the environment and specialise in ecology, ornithology and hydrology, primarily focusing on renewable energy and grid networks.

The role involves collaborating with the team to deliver projects that have important environmental benefits. They work with some of the most successful developers in the UK!

Responsibilities of a Senior Ecologist include:

• Specialist ecological field surveys.
• Preparation/review of Ecological Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Technical Reports.
• Responsibility for project management, coordination and delivery of ecology and peat projects.

Requirements include:

• Strong experience and understanding of the environmental planning system in relation to EIA’s.
• People management and mentoring skills.
• Strong ecological field survey experience and comprehensive experience of project management.

Benefits include:

• Generous salary dependent on experience.