About the Company
A leading UK employee owned environmental consultancy is looking for a Principal Ecological Consultant to join its growing Scottish team. The current headcount across Edinburgh and Glasgow is around 25-30 of varying experience levels and specialisms.
About the Role
You’ll lead ecological input on renewable energy and transmission projects, working within a collaborative, science‑led environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage complex projects and act as a key client contact
* Provide high‑level technical review of reports and assessments
* Mentor junior and mid‑level ecologists
* Prepare tenders, fee proposals and support business development
* Work closely with specialists across ecology, arboriculture, agri‑environment, landscape, planning, heritage, GIS and visualisation
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of UK wildlife, survey methods and ecological principles
* Solid knowledge of UK conservation legislation and Scottish planning
* Experience delivering and reviewing PEA, protected species and EcIA reports
* Confident client engagement and project management
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel and occasionally work antisocial hours
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Required Skills
* Strong understanding of UK wildlife, survey methods and ecological principles
* Solid knowledge of UK conservation legislation and Scottish planning
* Experience delivering and reviewing PEA, protected species and EcIA reports
* Confident client engagement and project management
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel and occasionally work antisocial hours
Preferred Skills
* Experience in mentoring junior and mid‑level ecologists
* Ability to prepare tenders and fee proposals
* Experience in business development
Pay range and compensation package
* £40,000–£47,000
* Employee‑ownership profit share (up to £3.6k annually tax free)
* 4x salary life assurance
* 25 days’ holiday + public holidays (buy/sell available)
* Group Income Protection
* Paid volunteering day