Principal Ecologist

Help shape the sustainable future of Scotland’s infrastructure and support the strategic growth of our Scottish team by playing a pivotal role in ecological delivery on high profile renewable energy and development projects.

• Act as lead Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) on construction sites, providing expert ecological advice and ensuring compliance with licences, legislation and environmental commitments.
• Lead and manage ecological input across a range of projects, including EIAs, HRAs, protected species licensing and surveys covering habitats, protected species and ornithology.
• Develop and oversee mitigation strategies, method statements, CEMPs and biodiversity management plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior ecologists and multidisciplinary teams, working closely with regulators, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review and approve project documentation and contribute to business development and tender submissions.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are upheld at all times throughout the project lifecycle.

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in ecological consultancy or environmental management, with proven experience acting as an ECoW or lead ecologist on complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Scottish environmental legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
• Expertise in at least one technical area (ornithology, botany, mammals or habitats) and full membership of a relevant professional body such as CIEEM, IEMA or AEnvCoW, ideally working towards Chartership.
• Strong communication, leadership and project‑management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Scotland.

• Agile working
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy and sell holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Training and development

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