Senior Ecologist

Astute's Renewables team is retained exclusively with a leading Environmental Consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Ecologist for its Inverness site.

The strategically important Senior Ecologist role comes with a salary up to £40,000, company performance bonus, employee development programs, pension, flexible working and more.

If you're a Senior Ecologist or Ecologist looking to move into a Senior role and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:

Work in co-operation with other Ecologists and Environmental Consultants to deliver a variety of Ecological, Ornithological and Environmental surveys and Ecological Clark of Works - in support of renewable energy developments. Including Wind and Solar Farms and other clean energy sources.
Planning and project managing ecological surveys.
Writing and compiling technical reports in support of projects and Ecological Impact Assessments.
Supporting clients before and during construction phases of renewable energy developments.
Working with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, land owners, authorities and non-government organisations. Maintaining relationships with these bodies.
Assisting in business development activities such as costing estimations to help develop tenders and other commercial matters.
Mentoring of junior members of the ecology team.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Environmental, Zoology or similar field of study.
Ideally, a minimum of 3 years experience in Ecological work, carrying out ecological surveys, supporting ECoW and understanding legislative/regulatory environmental frameworks.
A full member of CIEEM - The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Additionally, holding a Protected Species Survey Licence would be advantageous but not essential.
Strong field work experience and intending to develop career skills.
Understanding of the legislation and guidance within the UK.

Personal skills

The Senior Ecologist role would suit someone who has:

Excellent project management and report writing skills.
A strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to proactively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.
A strong respect to health and safety in the work place and during fieldworks.
A Full UK Driving Licence - due to rural nature of our fieldwork.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Ecologist role

Salary up to £40,000
Company performance bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme, career development path - with committed mentoring, cycle to work scheme.
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