Senior Ecology Leader - Biodiversity & Projects

CleanTech Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Tax-free childcare

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CleanTech Talent is seeking a senior ecology leader to join their client’s Ecology & Biodiversity team in Edinburgh. You will lead complex ecology projects, mentor junior staff, and help drive business development across Scotland and Northern England.

You will work with senior leadership to expand offerings, raise technical standards, and champion a collaborative "one-team" culture with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a relevant field with 6+ years' consultancy experience.
• CIEEM Associate or Full Member status.
• Expertise in species surveys, biodiversity planning, peatland assessment, or related disciplines.
• Solid project management, client care, and report-writing skills.
• Leadership qualities and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ecology projects, mentor junior staff, and help drive business development across Scotland and Northern England.
• Work with senior leadership to expand offerings, raise technical standards, and champion a collaborative "one-team" culture with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Senior ecology leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc/MSc in a relevant field

CIEEM Associate or Full Member

Job description

CleanTech Talent is seeking a senior ecology leader to join their client’s Ecology & Biodiversity team in Edinburgh. You will lead complex ecology projects, mentor junior staff, and help drive business development across Scotland and Northern England.

You will work with senior leadership to expand offerings, raise technical standards, and champion a collaborative "one-team" culture with clients and colleagues.