Senior Ecologist - Inverness

Senior Ecologist 

Inverness 

£35,000 - £43,000 per annum 

Fulltime - hybrid / remote 

Join a buzzing Inverness office as a Senior Ecologist in the Scotland consultancy sector for our long-standing client operating within onshore renewables, planning, nature-based solutions, BNG, habitat & peatland restoration solutions. 

You will be working on a variety of critical projects supporting clients within this sector!

As a Senior Ecologist, you will, in collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines, play a pivotal role in the delivery of Ecological of Clerk of Works (ECoW) and Ecological/ornithological surveys and reporting.

Your role will include:

• Scoping and Project Management of a range of small to large scale projects.
• Supporting clients, on site during construction phase of projects.
• Planning and managing ecological surveys using various survey methods.
• Negotiating with statutory agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Writing and authoring a wide range of technical reports, including Ecological Impact Assessment.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients
• Preparation of tenders, and support business development activities.
  
• Mentoring of junior members of the Ecology Team.
• Operate, at all times, in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct

Required Attributes:

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• Strong field experience with ambitions to develop your technical skills.
• Ability to work on site with contractors and client staff.
• Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK with strong skills in habitat surveys and/or ECoW.
• Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advise clients and support junior staff.
• CIEEM member preferred, holding protected species survey licence
• Full current driving licence.

On Offer:

A unique offering with the benefits of a large company but in a small, collaborative and friendly environment.

• competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes
• £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme (which has been paid out in each of the last two years)
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards.
• Opportunity to shape and develop your career
• A modern, friendly and supportive work environment including a clear progression path to the next level of professional development.
• A fully supportive environment
• Actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come.

Next steps?

Please apply now for a confidential call and more information or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent.