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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
* 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.
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