Astell Associates are recruiting for a Senior Ecologist. Apply today!
Senior Ecologist
Location: Aberdeen, AB12
Salary: Competitive DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits: Flexible Toil policy, Company pension contribution, CPD training and paid support with professional membership
About us:
Astell Associates is a small company based in Aberdeen, Scotland. We are a respected ecological and arboricultural consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high quality ecological services in the north of Scotland.
We have a diverse client base and are committed to balancing sensitive development with ecological sustainability.
Job Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Ecologist to join our close-knit team of enthusiastic professionals. This is a key role offering the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and contribute to the future development of the company.
This is a full-time post with flexibility to work additional/anti-social hours when required.
Main Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for leading and managing ecology projects, including:
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
• Ecological Impact Assessments
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
• Protected Species Surveys, Licensing & Mitigation Strategies
• Tree Surveys and Tree Management Recommendations
You will play an active role in:
• Generating new business and the preparation of quotations and proposals for new projects
• Consulting with sub-contractors, interdisciplinary teams, and conservation bodies
• Ensuring the steady progression of projects by coordinating work in-house and with
• clients and contractors
• Providing mentoring and support to junior team members, helping to develop company
• processes and efficient working practices
• Operating at all times in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Relevant degree or master’s qualification in ecology or closely related subject
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within consultancy
• Excellent survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification
• Strong report writing, communication and project management skills
• Knowledge of and ability to produce BNG assessments
• Working knowledge of QGIS, ArcGIS and AutoCAD
• Understanding of current UK/Scottish nature conservation legislation and planning policy
• Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward)
• Holder of one or more protected species licences
• Fluent English speaker
• Full driving licence
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG
Company Reg No. - SC372990 | VAT Reg No. - GB986160980
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