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Senior or Principal Consultant - Ecology
Job Title: Senior or Principal Consultant – Ecology
Location: Candidates can be based anywhere in Scotland, central belt preferred and ideally they will be able to commute to our offices in Inverness c. once per week
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to take on a wide variety of challenges, including management of people, clients and projects, technical leadership, business development, commercial management, delivery of training etc.
We will work to shape the role around the right person to some degree, but a degree of project management and ornithological skills experience would be advantageous.
Arthian is recruiting for a Senior or Principal Consultant to support the growth of the Ecology & Biodiversity Team in Scotland. Whilst the location can be flexible, we are ideally looking for someone who can commute to our offices in Inverness c. once per week.
About you:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or related discipline and be a Full Member (or eligible for Full Membership) of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).Essential Skills:
The following skills are considered essential to the role:
Proven experience in leading ecological surveys and assessments across a range of Scottish habitats and species
Demonstrable experience in project management, including client liaison, budget management, and team coordination
Experience in tender writing, fee proposals, and business development
Good working knowledge of Scottish planning system, wildlife legislation, planning policy, and ecological best practice (e.g. NPF4, CIEEM guidelines)
Excellent report writing skills, including EcIA, HRA, and mitigation strategies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to talk to clients about complex problems using plain language
Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to team management / development
Ability to undertake technical reviews of PEAs, ecological assessments and other report types
A willingness to be inventive and creative in developing ecological solutions to novel problems
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional overnight stays
Full UK driving licenceDesirable Skills:
The following skills would be advantageous, but are not an essential requirement for the role:
Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status
Experience in ornithological surveys and monitoring and/or habitat surveys
Holding one or more protected species survey licences (e.g. bats, great crested newt, badger, otter)
Experience working on infrastructure, utilities, or renewables projects
Experience with stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, landowners, and community groups
Familiarity with GIS and data analysis toolsWhat We Offer:
The salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience. In addition, Arthian offers numerous benefits including:
Subscription to a relevant professional body (generally expected to be CIEEM)
External and internal training tailored around the individual
33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays
An Employee Assistance Programme
A generous employee referral scheme
Volunteering Day for a worthy cause
Fully flexible parental leave options
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemesPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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