Technical Director / Associate / Principal Ecologist / Ornithologist in Inverness

Our growing business is seeking the best talent to join our Atmos Consulting team of Ecologists, ornithologists, Planning & Consents and GIS specialists in our Inverness (Dingwall) office.

We fit the role to the individual so if you feel that you offer several of the below attributes, then please get in touch to see where our team can offer you an opportunity to meet your career ambitions.

About Us

Atmos Consulting is a successful independent environmental and planning consultancy, which has been at the heart of the net-zero economy for 19 years, supporting our clients to realise their project goals.

At Atmos, our team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people - a business that it is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development, protecting the environment and enhancing the world we live in.

We attract the best technical consultants by offering the opportunity to develop their role and skills.

We deliver on our promises to make sure our staff realise their career ambitions in tune with their personal life and our shared cultural values.

Our talent progression and retention is paramount to our success.

Investment in the development of our accomplished team is the reason we continue to build strong relationships and grow our already well established client portfolio.

About This Opportunity

Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of future work, we require an experienced consultant to join our highly respected team of ecologists and ornithologists in Edinburgh and Inverness that form our Eco North Team.

You will be working on a variety of critical projects supporting our clients in the low carbon economy to deliver renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

As a current or emerging Technical Director, Associate or Principal Ecologist / Ornithologist, you will operate as a member of the Atmos Ecology & Biodiversity Team, playing a pivotal role in managing the development of the Ecology function across the Highlands, Islands and North East of Scotland.

As an experienced consultant, you will work alongside the Technical Director – Ecology (North), to grow the discipline with focus and drive in leadership (staff management/mentoring), business development, project delivery and technical excellence.

Working with the Managing Director, Technical Directors and Principals across other disciplines and regions, you will improve efficiencies in delivery, continue to expand our offering and raise standards plus enjoy the opportunity to support cross functional sales across the business.

Above all, work closely with the teams across the business to ensure a ‘one-team’ approach to clients, colleagues and projects.

Skills

Since everyone’s skillset and career goals are different, we seek to carve out a role for the individual. Your role will likely include:

• Act as a key leadership representative in the Inverness (Dingwall) office. Demonstrating leadership and promoting the company’s message and position to staff and clients.
• Help to provide strategic direction and line management to the more experienced team members in Inverness (Dingwall).
• Support your team to develop and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure staff and self, operate in accordance with company policies, appropriate code (s) of professional conduct, and company quality, health and safety, ISO systems with strict adherence to relevant legal requirements.
• Work effectively with the Ecology Management Team to deliver sustainable growth and stability for Atmos Consulting.
• Assist in management and regular reporting of key financial performance of the regional team (order book, utilisation, billing and profitability).
• Provide general senior support to the wider company.
• Support an atmosphere which encourages creative thinking and an ethical culture.
• Practice Leadership, Coordination And Development
• Monitor ecology and environment legislative and policy issues of relevance to the company’s development activities and communicate this widely within the company.
• Identify and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Atmos Communities of Practices to promote a One Team approach to our service offering.

Help identify, develop and scope business improvement and practice development initiatives.

• Work closely with the team in Inverness (Dingwall) to ensure a ‘one-team’ approach to clients and projects with maintenance of accurate project programmes and budgets.
• Take responsibility for resourcing plans for the team and efficiencies in delivery alongside the experienced Project Managers.
• Support focus on enhanced project delivery capabilities.
• Ecology Consultancy
• Act in a leadership role to maintain high standards of technical and commercial delivery of ecology projects as project manager and/or director:
• Manage non-routine, more complex projects and develop solutions and novel concepts and approaches to unique problems.
• Direct junior staff in the management of less complex projects.
• Act as Peer Reviewer across the wider business.
• Provide strategic and project-specific ecology advice to project teams and clients.
• Manage the delivery of own projects to timescale and budget and oversee the delivery of the team’s projects to timescale and budget.
• Manage and effectively communicate regularly with the Directors on the key financial performance of your team, projects and tenders (order book, utilisation, billing and profitability).
• Ensure staff maintain accurate project programmes and budgets.
• Ensure staff consider Health & Safety and minimise risks at all project stages.
• Continually review risks and liabilities, highlighting concerns and providing solutions.
• Additional Duties
• Additionally, you will enjoy liaising with our highly expert colleagues in the wider Adler & Allan Group of companies.
• We look forward to understanding your career aspirations and where you wish to play a pivotal role within our business.

Our roles are formed around the best talent so please get in touch to discuss more.

• Personal qualities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Disciplined
• Innovative
• Client focused
• Manages and meets expectations

Who are we looking for?

Possible Core Skills

Your technical focus will ideally be within ecology and ornithology consultancy.

You may also have a focus in peat management or hydrology.

Your focus may be wide-ranging or specific to key markets, sectors, client bases and technical delivery.

We are interested in hearing from applicants with experience in one or more of these disciplines:

• Ecological / Environmental of Clerk of Works (ECo W / Env Co W).
• Ornithology survey, monitoring, assessment/reporting.
• Habitat and terrestrial/freshwater species survey, monitoring, assessment/reporting.
• Protected / notable /invasive species survey and management planning.
• Advising on and managing species survey and development licensing application and delivery (e. g., Schedule 1 birds, bats, great crested newt, otter, water vole, badger).
• Hydrological monitoring.
• Biodiversity planning / net gain advice.
• Peatland condition assessment / coring / restoration.
• You possess
• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• An Associate or Full member of CIEEM or other relevant body.
• Strong field experience with ambitions to develop technical skills in the team.
• Ability to work on site with contractors and client staff and guide the team in this remit to client satisfaction.
• Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK.
• 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.
• Health and safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
• Full current driving licence.

What We Offer

In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes, Atmos offers:

• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, and private healthcare and life assurance.
• A modern, friendly and flexible work environment with real career progression opportunities, supported by our buddying and mentoring scheme.
• A fully supportive environment where you will be 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.
• Active support to expand your horizons and grow you career.
• What Our Staff Say

“The hard work you put in at Atmos is always recognised, whereas in the past at larger companies it’s easier to go by unnoticed and unappreciated.”

“I have more of a voice at Atmos than I did whilst working at larger consultancies.”

“I am always encouraged to take my leave and my line manager always reminds me to put personal life and my family first!”

“I always have a feeling that my thoughts, abilities, etc are trusted and respected.”

We are proud to be an inclusive company.

As such we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

All applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit and must hold a full UK driving licence.

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