Senior Ecologist (Environmental Consultancy)

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental consultancy in Glasgow as a Senior Ecologist and play a pivotal role in ecological assessments, project management, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a supportive environment focused on career progression, leading ecological projects while contributing to conservation efforts. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree and a passion for ecology, alongside strong report writing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Membership with CIEEM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological projects.
• Conduct ecological surveys and produce technical reports.
• Mentor and support colleagues.

Skills

Strong theoretical knowledge of ecology

Strong report writing skills

Education

Relevant degree in ecology/environmental

Membership with CIEEM

Job description

Job Description

Senior Ecologist (Environmental Consultancy)

Glasgow

£37,500 to £47,500 + Company Bonus

Are you a senior ecologist looking to join a pragmatic, highly professional environmental consultancy, providing robust, practical services across any environment, looking to make a real difference exactly where it is needed?

Do you want the opportunity to make a positive change, in a role that offers clear progression and opportunities whilst working alongside other industry professionals with decades of experience in the forefront of the industry?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of a growing ecological consultancy, where you will lead ecological surveys, manage projects, and produce high-quality impact reports. With a flexible hybrid work schedule, you will collaborate with professional advisors, architects, and engineers, contributing to industry-leading conservation efforts. The company is committed to your growth, providing training in specialist surveys and supporting you in obtaining protected species licences.

In this role you will scope, design and lead ecology projects, contributing your expertise to inform environmental assessments and management plans. You will be providing technical advice to internal colleagues and clients, produce technical reports and ensure the progression of projects.

The ideal candidate is passionate about protected species, looking to elevate their career with a leading consultancy that provides specialist training, clear progression to senior and principle roles. The ideal candidate will also have a Schedule 1 License and a degree in ecology or relevant field.

The Role

• Leading and manage ecological projects




• Leading on ecological surveys




• Produce technical reports




• Mentor and support colleagues




• Operate in accordance with the CIEEM/IEMA/CIWEM/IFM Professional code of conduct

The Person

• Relevant degree in ecology/environmental




• Membership with CIEEM




• Strong theoretical knowledge of ecology




• Strong report writing skills




• Full driving licence

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