Consultant Ecologist

Consultant Ecologist

Join Naturally Compliant in Scotland!

• Central Belt, Scotland
• Willing to travel
• £30,000 - £40,000

We are looking for a solutions-focused Consultant Ecologist to join our team at Naturally Compliant.

This role will support clients in:

• Identify and manage ecological risks and opportunities throughout a projects lifecycle by undertaking ecological surveys and providing delivery focussed advice.
• Delivering ecological performance
  , providing on the ground advice to clients and contractors, supporting in the delivery of mitigation, and using technical knowledge to support adaptive mitigation when needed.
• Support biodiversity outcomes
  , through delivering pre identified ecological enhancement measures and proposing opportunities that arise as a result of the practicalities of the construction phase.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person who is passionate about ecology and conservation to contribute to real-world environmental protection while gaining hands‑on experience in delivering ecological benefit and stakeholder engagement.

We are a forward-thinking UK company at the forefront of the environmental and construction sector, and we have several opportunities to join our team across the UK.

You will play a pivotal role supporting our clients in the pre and post planning consent and construction phases where there is an opportunity to make a real impact on the project’s ecological performance.

• Attend the development site to undertake ecological pre‑activity surveys to inform mitigation requirements.
• Provide ecologically sound advice to inform construction programme and methods.
• Act as an accredited agent on relevant protected species licences, depending on experience.
• Liaise with the Project Management teams to promote compliance with management documents (e.g. Species Protection Plans) and review RAMS where ecology is a material factor.
• Act as the primary point of contact for any unexpected protected species encounters, providing proportionate, site‑appropriate solutions.
• Author PEA’s
• Assist in the delivery and / or creation of Habitat Management Plans / Enhancement Plans.
• Author Species Protection Plans / Breeding Bird Protection Plans.
• Uphold NC / client standards and values.
• Promote high levels of performance.
• Deliver toolbox talks where necessary.

• 2 > years relevant industry experience demonstrably predominantly construction phase ecological services (Consultant level).
• An understanding of ecological management during construction, including EIA and consent condition discharge, and the delivery of contractual obligations on site
• An understanding of construction process, contractual awareness, and CDM duty holder responsibilities / Environmental roles and responsibilities.
• Driving licence and access to own car.
• CSCS card.
• Environmental degree.

• Species specialism (e.g. bats, badgers, Salmonids, GCN, Ornithology).
• Experience on construction projects.
• GIS/Mapping or Mobile Data Capture experience.
• Self-Motivation
  :
  Proactive in seeking new opportunities, learning, and staying updated with legislation and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Contributing to business development, client relationships, and long-term ecological planning.
• Project Management: Coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Clear Communicator
  :
  Able to explain complex ecological concepts to non‑specialists, clients, and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  :
  Confident in liaising with landowners, planners, regulators (e.g., Nature Scot), and community groups.
• Critical Thinking
  :
  Ability to assess ecological data, interpret patterns, and make informed decisions.
• Problem‑Solving
  :
  Creative and practical approaches to ecological challenges, such as habitat restoration or species management.
• Location
  :
  Preferably Scottish Central Belt and willing to travel, with the right to work in the UK.

Basic Salary: £30,000-£40,000 FTE

• 7% employers pension contribution
• 25 + 8 Holiday allowance
• Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days
• Private Health insurance
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Performance related profit share scheme