Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist (Edinburgh)

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new clients and support business development activities.
• Scope and manage projects of various sizes.
• Plan, manage and deliver terrestrial and freshwater ecological surveys using a range of survey methods.
• Negotiate with statutory agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Write and author a wide range of technical reports, including preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Support clients on site during construction, restoration and monitoring phases.
• Mentor junior members of the Atmos Ecology Team.
• Operate in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct.

Core skills: habitat and terrestrial/freshwater species survey, monitoring, assessment and reporting; species survey and development licensing application experience (e.g., bats, great crested newt, otter, water vole, badger); ecological or clerks of works (ECoW/EnvCoW); ornithology survey, monitoring, assessment and reporting; hydrological monitoring; biodiversity planning and net gain advice; peatland condition assessment, coring and restoration.

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Associate or Full member of CIEEM or a relevant body.
• Strong field experience with ambitions to develop technical skills.
• Ability to work on site with contractors and client staff.
• Fully conversant with UK legislation and guidance.
• Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works within budgets and programme deadlines.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to advise clients and support junior staff.
• Health and safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment for ecology fieldwork.
• Full current driving licence.

Competitive salary and standard benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, an annual discretionary performance bonus, a flexible benefits scheme (employee assistance programme, cycle to work, enhanced family‑friendly policies, private healthcare and life assurance), a modern and flexible work environment with real career progression opportunities, and a buddying and mentoring scheme to support professional growth.

We are proud to be an inclusive company. As such we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief. All applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit and must hold a full UK driving licence.