Technical Director - Ecology

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Technical Director - Ecology to oversee their Scottish Ecology team. This role offers strategic leadership opportunities in large-scale renewable projects, fostering both professional growth and impactful environmental outcomes within a collaborative community.

Benefits

Access to accredited training up to master's degree level

Collaborative and supportive community

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunities to work on high-profile ecological projects

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' consultancy experience in the UK market, preferably within Scotland.
• Full membership of CIEEM and eligibility for Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Scottish Ecology team.
• Mentor and support junior team members to grow their careers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Biodiversity Policies

Commercial Awareness

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Technical Director - Ecology

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Technical Director - Ecology to lead and develop their established Scottish Ecology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee diverse, large-scale projects with a focus on renewables. You will play a strategic leadership role within a respected consultancy operating across the full project lifecycle - from planning to construction and beyond.

About the Client:

Our client is a UK-based environmental consultancy and part of a prestigious global organisation. Their 20-strong Scottish Ecology team delivers complex, multidisciplinary projects focused on biodiversity and sustainable development. They are committed to innovative thinking, collaboration, and achieving outstanding environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Scottish Ecology team.
• Participate in the GB Senior Ecology Management Team, fostering an agile and inclusive business.
• Strengthen client relationships and expand into new markets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Mentor and support junior team members to grow their careers.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and champion continuous professional development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and motivational approach.
• Strong client relationship management and commercial awareness.
• Robust project management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and quality control.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale projects aligned with biodiversity and environmental policies.
• At least 10 years' consultancy experience in the UK market, preferably within Scotland.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Full membership of CIEEM and eligibility for Chartership.

What We Offer:

• Access to accredited training up to master's degree level.
• A collaborative and supportive community with strong leadership.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile ecological and environmental projects across the UK.

Eligibility & Opportunities:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
• This is a strategic role with high visibility and influence, providing pathways into senior leadership.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.