Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Stirling £35,000–£43,000 | Hybrid | UK-wide Projects

A small, specialist environmental consultancy in Perth is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist. With a close-knit team of fewer than five people - including consultants with nearly 30 years’ experience - this role offers the chance to work directly alongside highly skilled practitioners and gain exposure to a diverse range of ecological and environmental projects across the UK.

About the Consultancy

The business has grown from decades of successful environmental practice, built on a clear, evidence-led and jargon-free approach. They deliver ecological, hydrological, contamination and rehabilitation studies for public and private sector clients at both local and national scale.

Their ethos centres on:

• Clear communication and early engagement
• Tailored, pragmatic and achievable solutions
• Strong client relationships built on trust and transparency
• High-quality, affordable environmental services

Their expertise spans:

• Aquatic science
• Ecology and ornithology
• Biodiversity Net Gain
• Water quality
• Hydrology
• Peatland restoration
• Blue-green algae control
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
• Air quality
• Forestry and habitat management

The Role

As Senior Ecologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering ecological input across a varied project portfolio. You’ll work closely with experienced consultants while taking ownership of your own projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading ecological surveys and fieldwork
• Managing small to medium-sized projects and client communication
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, assessments and licence applications
• Supporting habitat management and restoration programmes
• Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Contributing to project planning, scheduling and operational delivery

Travel & Fieldwork Expectations

This role involves UK-wide project work, and time away from home will be required.

• Around one week per month (until the end of the year) will be spent in England conducting VP surveys for wind and solar projects.
• Two additional VP and breeding bird surveys are based in Central Scotland (forestry and wind farm projects).

What’s on Offer

• £35,000–£43,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Paid training and CPD
• Professional membership fees covered
• Varied, meaningful project work across the UK
• Close collaboration with highly experienced consultants