At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ecological risks and enhance biodiversity on exciting construction projects.
- Company: Join Naturally Compliant, a leader in environmental compliance management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, health insurance, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training, progression, and profit sharing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your career in ecology.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in ecological services, environmental degree, and driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Naturally Compliant in Scotland – Environmental Compliance Management. Central Belt, Scotland. Willing to travel. £30,000 – £40,000. Profit share scheme. High visibility projects in Scotland. Best in class training, progression and development.
Responsibilities
- Identify and manage ecological risks and opportunities throughout a project’s lifecycle by undertaking ecological surveys and providing delivery-focused advice.
- Deliver ecological performance, providing on the ground advice to clients and contractors, supporting the delivery of mitigation and using technical knowledge to support adaptive mitigation when needed.
- Support biodiversity outcomes through delivering pre-identified ecological enhancement measures and proposing opportunities that arise during the construction phase.
- Attend development site to undertake ecological pre-activity surveys to inform mitigation requirements.
- Provide ecologically sound advice to inform construction programme and methods.
- Act as an accredited agent on relevant protected species licences, depending on experience.
- Liaise with the Project Management teams to promote compliance with management documents (e.g. Species Protection Plans) and review RAMS where ecology is a material factor.
- Act as the primary point of contact for any unexpected protected species encounters, providing proportionate, site-appropriate solutions.
- Author PEA’s.
- Assist in the delivery and/or creation of Habitat Management Plans / Enhancement Plans.
- Author Species Protection Plans / Breeding Bird Protection Plans.
- Uphold NC / client standards and values.
- Promote high levels of performance.
- Deliver toolbox talks where necessary.
Essential Attributes
- 2+ years relevant industry experience demonstrably predominantly construction phase ecological services (Consultant level).
- An understanding of ecological management during construction, including EIA and consent condition discharge, and the delivery of contractual obligations on site.
- An understanding of construction process, contractual awareness, and CDM duty holder responsibilities / Environmental roles and responsibilities.
- Driving licence and access to own car.
- CSCS card.
- Environmental degree.
Desired Attributes
- Species specialism (e.g. bats, badgers, Salmonids, GCN, Ornithology).
- Experience on construction projects.
- GIS/Mapping or Mobile Data Capture experience.
Why you?
- Self-Motivated: Proactive in seeking new opportunities, learning, and staying updated with legislation and best practices.
- Strategic Thinker: Contributing to the wider business, client relationships, and long-term ecological planning.
- Project Management: Coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
- Clear Communicator: Able to explain complex ecological concepts to non-specialists, clients, and stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in liaising with landowners, planners, regulators (e.g., NatureScot), and community groups.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess ecological data, interpret patterns, and make informed decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Creative and practical approaches to ecological challenges, such as habitat restoration or species management.
Location: Preferably Scottish Central Belt and willing to travel, with the right to work in the UK.
Basic Salary £30,000-£40,000 FTE
Benefits
- 7% employers pension contribution
- 25 + 8 Holiday allowance
- Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days
- Private Health insurance
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Performance related profit share scheme
Consultant Ecologist employer: Ecology Jobs
Join Naturally Compliant in the heart of Scotland, where we prioritise environmental compliance and ecological integrity. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through best-in-class training and a profit share scheme, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded. With a focus on high visibility projects and a commitment to biodiversity, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous holiday allowance and health insurance.
