Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist — Inverness

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

About the Role

A growing, mission-focused environmental consultancy (10–15 staff) is looking for a Senior Ecologist to help lead their expanding team. This is a hands-on role with genuine autonomy - you’ll manage your own workload, support junior colleagues, and deliver varied fieldwork and technical reporting across peatland restoration, bats, woodland creation, and renewable energy projects throughout Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys and technical reporting (bats, habitats, peatland, GWDTE).
• Provide occasional ECoW cover (training available).
• Mentor and support a team of 2–3 ecologists.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to projects across wind, housing, and woodland schemes.
• Travel to remote sites, including Skye and the Western Isles (air travel provided).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in ecological consultancy or a related discipline.
• Strong survey skills, data handling abilities, and high-quality report writing.
• Confident leading small teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning processes, and survey standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly (including flights to island sites).
• Experience in renewables, housing, or habitat creation is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review and performance-linked uplift.
• Unique staff development programme, including funded study trips (Years 1–3: Europe, Americas, Asia).
• 25 days annual leave + 9 statutory holidays.
• Mileage paid at 45ppm and TOIL policy in place.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Small team environment with real influence over project direction and company strategy.

Apply

To apply confidentially, please send your CV and a short covering note. Applications are reviewed as they come in.