Technical Director

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CleanTech Talent Full time €70,000

Technical Director or Principal Ecologist

Location: Inverness, Highlands, Scotland - Remote with occasional travel

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on level and experience

Are you a Principal or Director of Ecology with experience in an environmental or ecological consultancy? Are you looking for a flexible and supportive opportunity within a people-focused and innovative consultancy with a long-standing history of excellence in the Energy Development sector and beyond? This could be the perfect team for you.

Company CleanTech Talent is the employment agency for our client, one of the most valued consultancies in Scotland. They have multiple offices, offer cross-team projects, project management development, and continuously developing business processes. They invest in your success, supporting innovation, collaboration, and career progression.

The Role
  1. Manage projects (budgets/cashflow) and teams, taking technical ownership of deliverables
  2. Be the technical lead of the 30+ ecology team
  3. Predominantly a desk-based role with occasional fieldwork
  4. Work on big wind farm projects, ecology, and ornithology chapters
  5. Configure reporting lines, lead on technical aspects
  6. Represent, lead, and develop the existing ecology team
  7. Business development strategies
  8. Statutory authorities’ liaison

Essential Attributes

  • 8+ years within an ecological or environmental consultancy
  • Proven track record of technical delivery, mentoring, team leadership, and business development
  • Full or Associate Member of CIEEM
  • Commercial and project management skills
  • Able to work hybrid/remote in multiple office locations across Scotland
  • A passion for nature and commitment to collaboration
  • Degree in a relevant environmental discipline
  • Willingness to work within a high-performing and collaborative team
On Offer
  • Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and level
  • Senior Leadership Team position
  • Support from a consultancy with over 20 years in the market
  • Full project lifecycle work across a range of environmental disciplines
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Established benefits of working in a dynamic and growing organization
  • 20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, with flexible usage
  • Training allowance annually
  • Company Pension contribution
  • Flexible weekly working hours for work-life balance
  • Volunteer days for community projects
  • Nominated charity events
  • Group income protection
  • Year-round Health & Wellbeing support

What’s next? If you're interested in applying or would like to know more, please apply or contact Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent for a confidential call.

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