Senior Ecologist

1 week ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom SLR Consulting Full time

Vacancy No
- VN3910

Employment Type
- Permanent

Contract Type
- Full-Time

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**Job Description**:
SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR’s Senior Ecologist grade and based in one of our central Scotland Offices (Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh) (hybrid working available - applicants from other locations will be considered). You will play a lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Renewables and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a number of large and complex projects.

**THE ROLE**:
The role will involve the project management of assisting with field surveys and mitigation projects, e.g., relating to ornithology, protected/notable mammals and habitats. You may also be involved in herpetofauna, fish habitat and invertebrate surveys. Due to the Duties will suit your career ambitions and skills and may include some of the following:

- Managing / overseeing ecological aspects of projects, advising clients on schemes such as wind farms, built environment and infrastructure projects
- Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports
- Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff. Depending on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms
- Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff
- The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and may require short-term travel across the UK.**About us**

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 staff across 6 regions, including over 1,000 in Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- You will have demonstrable experience in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice, and would be able to lead and mentor others within the team. You should be able to demonstrate competence in ecological surveying (whether terrestrial ecology, botany, ornithology or another specialism) and have an understanding of the relevant ecological legislation and policy within Scotland and throughout the UK.- A BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable) and eligible for Qualifying or Associate level CIEEM membership.
- A good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment and be able to demonstrate experience in a range of ecological survey techniques.
- Botanical skills and experience of habitat surveys would be an advantage, along with specialist fauna surveys (bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, otters, birds or invertebrates).
- Experience in project management duties including planning and scheduling surveys, budget management and client liaison.
- Protected /notable species survey experience of relevance to Scotland
- Ornithological, botanical, terrestrial or freshwater fauna surveys

If you are interested, and hold a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR**
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.- **To apply**-
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Country
- United Kingdom

Office
- Edinburgh; Glasgow; Stirling

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