Senior or Principal Consultant Ecologist
Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness

We are ideally looking for an individual with demonstrable experience within an ecological consultancy, with a proven track record of technical delivery, mentoring and team leadership, and business development.

Our work is varied and widespread, supporting our Clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required. The role will provide an opportunity for an individual to demonstrate a broad range of skills by undertaking specialist work such as HRA and EcIA technical review, whilst working as part of a passionate, integrated, dynamic environmental team that spans 4 offices. The role will demand a high level of technical ability in project design and delivery.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical and team leadership.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:-

• Manage projects (particularly project budgets and cashflow), attend meetings, provide advice to clients and manage bid production;
• Be able to lead, motivate and manage a team;
• Have responsibility for technical quality / approval of project deliverables;
• Undertake ecological surveys, oversee/undertake the analysis of results of field surveys;
• Manage and/or produce EcIA, HRA, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), biodiversity strategies and other documents;
• Provide advice on ecological issues, both at an in-depth level within own area of expertise but also on a broad range of issues;
• Conduct licensable work in relation to protected species (i.e GCN, Bats) and mentor staff towards their own professional, licensable standards;
• Liaise with statutory authorities relating to our projects as required;
• Undertake performance management of assigned team members and provide training and mentoring to staff;
• Actively deliver business development strategies in relation to environmental consultancy;
• Design research projects and contribute to the development of best practice with respect to training and survey standards, as appropriate;
• Represent, lead and develop the existing ecology team.

Role Requirements:-

• A relevant degree, ideally with a further education qualification such as an MSc in a relevant environmental discipline;
• Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist;
• An inclusive leader who works effectively as part of a diverse team;
• Species licences, ideally for GCN and Bats;
• Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes;
• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, and relevant legislation, policy and guidance;
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills;
• Proven track record in writing and delivering EcIA, HRA, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering BREEAM/ Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements;
• Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction;
• Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols;
• Highly experienced in writing and reviewing technical reports;
• Highly effective mentoring and training skills to develop and support junior staff;
• Proven track record in team management;
• Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting to existing and potential clients;
• Experience in Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) or GIS is advantageous but not essential;
• Interest in the sustainability agenda and environmental developments in the industry;
• The flexibility to work unsociable hours, or away from home as required;
• A full UK driving licence.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.  For Further Information on Hup Consulting visit www.huphuphup.com