Technical Director ​/ Associate ​/ Principal Ecologist ​/ Ornithologist

Our growing business is seeking the best talent to join our Atmos Consulting team of Ecologists, ornithologists, Planning & Consents and GIS specialists in our Inverness (Dingwall) office.

We fit the role to the individual so if you feel that you offer several of the below attributes, then please get in touch to see where our team can offer you an opportunity to meet your career ambitions.

Atmos Consulting is a successful independent environmental and planning consultancy, which has been at the heart of the net-zero economy for 19 years, supporting our clients to realise their project goals.

At Atmos, our team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people - a business that it is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development, protecting the environment and enhancing the world we live in.

We attract the best technical consultants by offering the opportunity to develop their role and skills. We deliver on our promises to make sure our staff realise their career ambitions in tune with their personal life and our shared cultural values. Our talent progression and retention is paramount to our success. Investment in the development of our accomplished team is the reason we continue to build strong relationships and grow our already well established client portfolio.

Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of future work, we require an experienced consultant to join our highly respected team of ecologists and ornithologists in Edinburgh and Inverness that form our Eco North Team. You will be working on a variety of critical projects supporting our clients in the low carbon economy to deliver renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

As a current or emerging Technical Director, Associate or Principal Ecologist / Ornithologist, you will operate as a member of the Atmos Ecology & Biodiversity Team, playing a pivotal role in managing the development of the Ecology function across the Highlands, Islands and North East of Scotland. As an experienced consultant, you will work alongside the Technical Director – Ecology (North), to grow the discipline with focus and drive in leadership (staff management/mentoring), business development, project delivery and technical excellence.

Working with the Managing Director, Technical Directors and Principals across other disciplines and regions, you will improve efficiencies in delivery, continue to expand our offering and raise standards plus enjoy the opportunity to support cross functional sales across the business. Above all, work closely with the teams across the business to ensure a ‘one-team’ approach to clients, colleagues and projects.

Since everyone’s skillset and career goals are different, we seek to carve out a role for the individual. Your role will likely include:

• Act as a key leadership representative in the Inverness (Dingwall) office. Demonstrating leadership and promoting the company’s message and position to staff and clients.
• Help to provide strategic direction and line management to the more experienced team members in Inverness (Dingwall).
• Support your team to develop and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure staff and self, operate in accordance with company policies, appropriate code (s) of professional conduct, and company quality, health and safety, ISO systems with strict adherence to relevant legal requirements.
• Work effectively with the Ecology Management Team to deliver sustainable growth and stability for Atmos Consulting.
• Assist in management and regular reporting of key financial performance of the regional team (order book, utilisation, billing and profitability).
• Provide general senior support to the wider company.
• Support an atmosphere which encourages creative thinking and an ethical culture.

• Monitor ecology and environment legislative and policy issues of relevance to the company’s development activities and communicate this widely within the company.
• Identify and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Atmos Communities of Practices to promote a One Team…