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Join Naturally Compliant in Scotland – Environmental Compliance Management | Naturally Compliant
Central Belt, Scotland
Willing to travel
£30,000 – £40,000
Profit share scheme
High visibility projects in Scotland
Best in class training, progression, and development
We are looking for a solutions-focused Consultant Ecologist to join our team at Naturally Compliant.
This Role Will Support Clients In
- Identify and manage ecological risks and opportunities throughout a project's lifecycle by undertaking ecological surveys and providing delivery-focused advice.
- Delivering ecological performance, providing on-the-ground advice to clients and contractors, supporting in the delivery of mitigation, and using technical knowledge to support adaptive mitigation when needed.
- Support biodiversity outcomes, through delivering pre-identified ecological enhancement measures and proposing opportunities that arise as a result of the practicalities of the construction phase.
This is an exciting opportunity for a person who is passionate about ecology and conservation to contribute to real-world environmental protection while gaining hands-on experience in delivering ecological benefit and stakeholder engagement.
We are a forward-thinking UK company at the forefront of the environmental and construction sector, and we have several opportunities to join our team across the UK.
You will play a pivotal role supporting our clients in the pre and post planning consent and construction phases where there is an opportunity to make a real impact on the project’s ecological performance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Attend the development site to undertake ecological pre-activity surveys to inform mitigation requirements.
- Provide ecologically sound advice to inform construction programme and methods.
- Act as an accredited agent on relevant protected species licences, depending on experience.
- Liaise with the Project Management teams to promote compliance with management documents (e.g., Species Protection Plans) and review RAMS where ecology is a material factor.
- Act as the primary point of contact for any unexpected protected species encounters, providing proportionate, site-appropriate solutions.
- Author PEA’s
- Assist in the delivery and/or creation of Habitat Management Plans/Enhancement Plans.
- Author Species Protection Plans/Breeding Bird Protection Plans.
- Uphold NC/client standards and values.
- Promote high levels of performance.
- Deliver toolbox talks where necessary.
Essential Attributes
- 2+ years relevant industry experience demonstrably predominantly construction phase ecological services (Consultant level).
- An understanding of ecological management during construction, including EIA and consent condition discharge, and the delivery of contractual obligations on site.
- An understanding of construction process, contractual awareness, and CDM duty holder responsibilities/Environmental roles and responsibilities.
- Driving licence and access to own car.
- CSCS card.
- Environmental degree.
Desired Attributes (& opportunities to learn!):
- Species specialism (e.g., bats, badgers, Salmonids, GCN, Ornithology).
- Experience on construction projects.
- GIS/Mapping or Mobile Data Capture experience.
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Why You?
- Self-Motivated: Proactive in seeking new opportunities, learning, and staying updated with legislation and best practices.
- Strategic Thinker: Contributing to the wider business, client relationships, and long-term ecological planning.
- Project Management: Coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
- Clear Communicator: Able to explain complex ecological concepts to non-specialists, clients, and stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in liaising with landowners, planners, regulators (e.g., NatureScot), and community groups.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess ecological data, interpret patterns, and make informed decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Creative and practical approaches to ecological challenges, such as habitat restoration or species management.
- Location: Preferably Scottish Central Belt and willing to travel, with the right to work in the UK.
Basic Salary
SALARY / PACKAGE DETAILS:
- £30,000-£40,000 FTE
Benefits
- 7% employers pension contribution
- 25 + 8 Holiday allowance
- Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days
- Private Health insurance
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Performance-related profit share scheme
APPLY TODAY or reach out to Jim Merryfield at jim@cleantechtalent.co.uk at CleanTech Talent for more information.
CleanTech Talent are acting as Naturally Compliant’s hiring partner.
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