Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist — Inverness

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Inverness (hybrid / flexible)
Start date: ASAP

Join a purpose-driven environmental consultancy of around 10–15 people as a Senior Ecologist. This is a role where you’ll genuinely shape your workload, lead a small team (2-3), and work across a diverse portfolio of projects - from peatland restoration and woodland creation to bats, habitats and renewable energy schemes across Scotland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering ecological surveys and technical reports (bats, habitats, peatland, GWDTE)
• Providing occasional ECoW support (training provided if needed)
• Mentoring and managing a team of 2–3 ecologists
• Building strong client relationships and supporting delivery across wind, housing and woodland projects
• Travelling to remote sites including Skye and the Western Isles (air travel provided)

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in ecological consultancy or a closely related field
• Strong survey skills, data handling ability and high-quality report writing
• Confidence leading small teams and supporting junior colleagues
• Solid understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning and survey standards
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly (including island flights)
• Experience in renewables, housing or habitat creation is beneficial

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive salary with annual review and performance-linked uplift
• 25 days holiday + 9 statutory holidays
• Paid mileage at 45ppm
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Unique staff development benefit: funded study trips after years 1–3 (Europe, Americas, Asia)
• Small, collaborative team where you’ll have real influence over projects and company direction

Apply Now

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