Ecology Lead - Scotland

up to £75,000 + Benefits - Planning & Environmental - Environmental
Ref: 436 Date Posted: Thursday 18 Apr 2024

NSB have an exciting Glasgow based opportunity for an ambitious Ecology Lead to oversee an existing team of ecologists set for further growth.

My client is an international multi-disciplinary consulting company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

  • Working closely with your team and the Regional Director to manage workload, resourcing, team wellbeing and oversee technical quality.
  • Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and over-seeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of client projects.
  • Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members.
  • Liaising with other disciplines within the company to expand the awareness of, and engagement with, the Glasgow ecology team.
  • Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive and fun working environment.

Ideally You Will Have The Following

  • Staff management experience and passion for developing and mentoring individuals as they progress their careers.
  • Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences;
  • A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes,
  • developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site;
  • Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters;
  • Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment;
  • A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the energy, highways and local Government sectors;

Rewards & Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary along with a range of exciting benefits. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant growth plans ahead.

My client offer great scope for progression and reward & you will have significant input into the growth and development of the business.

If this role is of interest please click apply below.