Associate Ecologists Scotland

6 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom SLR Consulting Full time

With over 70 experienced biodiversity professionals undertaking a wide range of projects throughout the UK and Ireland, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success we have fantastic opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of the SLR team.-
**About the role**:
Joining as part of a busy, established team of ecologists, you will get the opportunity to undertake a range of activities including:
- Managing / overseeing ecological aspects of development projects, advising clients on schemes such as renewable energy, transport infrastructure, mixed use and residential developments and mining and minerals projects.
- Leading on delivery of ecological support for construction projects, e.g. Ecological Clerk of Works (ECOW) and EnvCOW, and design and delivery of post-consent biodiversity-led habitat management and monitoring.
- Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports.
- Supervision and mentoring of ecology and biodiversity 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 complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff.
- Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.
- The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and may require short-term travel across the UK and potentially overseas, depending on client/project sites.

**About you**:
If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. In order to succeed, we'd envisage that you would be able to bring:
- A broad-reaching passion and understanding of ecology and biodiversity, with a focus on delivering high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals.
- Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats and survey and mitigation design for protected species.
- Demonstrable competence in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation.
- A track record in project winning, delivery and management.
- Work experience within a range of sectors including power/renewables, residential/mixed use, infrastructure, minerals and waste, and biodiversity policy/strategy.
- Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent
- Full driving licence

**About SLR**:
As a forward-thinking consultancy with ambitious growth plans, SLR is a global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance. Our culture, flat management structure and straightforward approach to project and budget management gives everyone the opportunity to progress and to work on interesting projects with valued clients.
- Our staff enjoy agile working, which allows them to tailor their working hours around core business hours in a way that works for them and their unique personal circumstances. We have a structured career framework and regular reviews to help ensure our staff can take advantage of all opportunities to progress.-
**To apply**:
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- Edinburgh


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