At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ecological projects and mentor junior team members while managing client relationships.
- Company: Well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence project delivery and grow the ecology team.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on diverse, high-profile ecological projects.
- Qualifications: Significant consultancy experience in ecology and expertise in a specialist area.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
I'm currently working with a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy looking to grow its ecology team in Scotland. With a strong pipeline of work across infrastructure, renewables and development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers genuine career progression and the chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects.
As a Principal Ecologist, you'll lead ecological projects from planning through to construction, providing technical leadership whilst managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members. You'll work across a varied portfolio of projects, including infrastructure, renewables and residential developments, with the opportunity to influence both project delivery and the continued growth of the ecology team.
About You
- Significant consultancy experience within ecology
- Strong understanding of Scottish planning and environmental legislation
- Experience leading ecological projects and managing clients
- Expertise in at least one specialist area (e.g. ornithology, habitats, mammals or botany)
- Full member of CIEEM (or working towards Chartership)
- Protected species licences and ECoW experience would be advantageous
- Full UK driving licence
Principal Ecologist in Edinburgh employer: Locri Recruitment
Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Scotland as a Principal Ecologist, where you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to impactful ecological projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a diverse range of high-profile projects in infrastructure and renewables, this role offers not only competitive remuneration but also the chance to shape your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.
