Senior Ecologist - Glasgow

Solar Careers UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment initiative for solar energy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Ecologist to work on various ecology projects. This position requires demonstrable experience in delivering ecological services, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to project deliverables, and enjoy career development opportunities within a hybrid working model, along with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects.
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area, including protected species.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of high-quality bids and tenders.
• Plan and organise ecological project phases.
• Deliver consultancy and advisory services.
• Develop pragmatic solutions to ecological challenges and review project deliverables.

Skills

Field skills in ecological services

Strong communication skills

Proactive Health and Safety approach

Stakeholder communication

GIS

Education

Membership of CIEEM or similar institution

Tools

GIS software

Environmental impact assessment methods

Job description

Overview

With the UK government's ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.

Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country. Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

For the industry's most in-demand jobs, we have been asked to assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.

By completing this application Solar Careers UK can help connect you to Senior Ecologist - Glasgow live job vacancies that match your skills and experience, and provide guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue your chosen career in the solar sector.

Role

Join AECOM's dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist and help shape the future of the environment. You will work on a diverse portfolio of ecology programs and projects across sectors including power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage, you will contribute to projects like large solar farms, energy transition initiatives, habitats regulations assessments, and master planning for new residential developments. Your responsibilities will include supporting the preparation of high-quality and commercially astute bids and tenders, planning and organising ecological project phases, delivering consultancy and advisory services, developing pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges, communicating effectively within teams and with clients, and authoring or reviewing project deliverables to ensure excellence. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive environment that values innovation, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering a better world. Enjoy career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and future.

Experience

Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including protected species licences; mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

About You

A proactive approach to Health and Safety; strong communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and clients; passion for innovation and delivering high-quality ecological consultancy; ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Membership of an appropriate professional institution (such as CIEEM) and evidence of working towards Chartership; well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation legislation and best practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Hybrid working options available