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Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Senior Ecologist position is available in Edinburgh with a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000.
The role requires strong experience and understanding of the environmental planning system, particularly in relation to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
Key responsibilities include conducting specialist field surveys, preparing ecological assessments, and managing ecology and peat projects.
Candidates should possess people management and mentoring skills, as well as comprehensive project management experience.
This opportunity offers a chance to work with a passionate team focused on renewable energy and environmental benefits, along with a bonus scheme and hybrid working options.

Senior Ecologist

Edinburgh £35,000-£45,000

I am looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a fantastic team in Edinburgh! This company has a keen passion about the environment and specialise in ecology, ornithology and hydrology, primarily focusing on renewable energy and grid networks.

The role involves collaborating with the team to deliver projects that have important environmental benefits. They work with some of the most successful developers in the UK!

Responsibilities include:

Specialist field surveys.
Preparation/review of Ecological Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Technical Reports.
Responsibility for project management, coordination and delivery of ecology and peat projects.

Requirements include:

Strong experience and understanding of the environmental planning system in relation to EIA's.
People management and mentoring skills.
Strong ecological field survey experience and comprehensive experience of project management.

Benefits include:

Generous salary dependent on experience.
Brilliant bonus scheme.
Pension scheme.
Option of hybrid working.

This is a great opportunity to join an established consultancy and work with a developing team on some exciting projects. If you are interested and would like to hear more about the opportunity, then please send your CV to or call me on !

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