Senior Ecologist (Scotland)

Avian Ecology Ltd; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Optional private health insurance

Ongoing CPD and professional develop-

Training opportunities

Clear career progression within a grow

Job summary

Avian Ecology Ltd in Falkirk is seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our Scotland team. You will work with our Technical Director and Principals to deliver a wide range of ecological projects from surveys to reporting, with a emphasis on renewables and infrastructure.

The role requires a degree in Ecology, strong field survey skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. You will manage projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to CPD and career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified ecologist with field and reporting experience.
• Experience delivering ecological projects from surveys to reporting.
• Knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy.
• Experience with EIA and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
• Experience renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Mentoring and client liaison abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver ecological projects from survey to reporting.
• Plan and undertake protected species and habitat surveys.
• Write Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and EIAs.
• Advise clients on ecological constraints and opportunities.
• Support fee proposals and technical report reviews.
• Collaborate with senior ecologists on large projects.

Skills

Field survey experience

Technical report writing

EcIA & EIA experience

Client liaison

Mentoring junior staff

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

CIEEM membership

Job description

Job Description

About Avian Ecology

Avian Ecology is a growing ecological consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and land-use projects across the UK, with a strong and expanding portfolio in renewable energy, infrastructure and land development.

As our Scotland team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our Falkirk office. Working alongside our Technical Director, Associate and Principal Ecologists, you’ll play a key role in delivering a wide variety of ecological projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist looking to work on technically challenging projects, particularly within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks (including but not limited to the following):

• Managing and delivering ecological projects from survey through to reporting
• Planning and undertaking a wide range of protected species and habitat surveys
• Technical report writing including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments, alongside providing support for Habitat Regulations Assessments and Environmental Statement chapters
• Designing survey strategies and advising clients on ecological constraints and opportunities
• Assisting with fee proposals
• Undertaking technical review of reports where appropriate
• Working closely with senior colleagues on large infrastructure, renewable energy and EIA projects

Key Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Degree qualified in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM (desirable)
• Strong field survey experience across a range of habitats and protected species
• Excellent technical report writing skills
• Experience of EcIA and ecological assessment
• Good working knowledge of UK ecological legislation and planning policy
• Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical support
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Protected species survey licences
• Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys both fieldwork and technical reporting and is keen to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and growing team.

You’ll be comfortable managing your own projects, producing high-quality reports and mentoring junior colleagues, while working alongside experienced technical specialists on some of the UK’s most interesting ecological projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional private health insurance
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Training opportunities
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy