Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecological Consultant — Inverness (Hybrid)

Permanent | Full time or part time | Salary £32,000–£45,000 DOE

Join the Uk’s largest ecology team!

You will be involved in delivering meaningful conservation and development projects across Scotland and the wider UK. This hybrid role combines fieldwork, technical reporting and project management with flexible home and office working.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys and field programmes, including occasional out‑of‑hours work and overnight stays.
• Manage medium to large projects from tender to close‑out: budgeting, resource allocation, subcontractors, risk and quality assurance.
• Produce and review technical reports, licence applications and survey data analyses.
• Oversee site work and contribute to habitat management or creation.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships; represent the consultancy professionally.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.

Person specification

• Degree or vocational qualification in ecology, biology or related discipline.
• Approximately 4+ years’ relevant ecological experience in consultancy, contracting, NGO or public sector roles.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CIEEM Associate membership (or eligibility) preferred.
• Species licences desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.
• Commitment to professional standards and CIEEM Code of Professional Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with clear scope for progression.
• Life assurance.
• Paid training and structured CPD.
• Flexible benefits package (buy additional leave, health cash plan, discounted gym).
• Award‑winning Employee Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working and supportive team culture.

How to apply

Send a CV and brief covering note outlining relevant experience and availability to connor.sandison@edenscott.com

Applications are treated confidentially. CVs will be reviewed on receipt.