Eden Scott
Ecologist
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Consultant Ecologist Edinburgh | Hybrid | £30,000 - £34,000 + Benefits
I'm working with a growing multidisciplinary environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Consultant Ecologist to join its expanding biodiversity team in Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ecologist with around 3+ years' consultancy experience who is keen to develop their career within a collaborative team delivering projects across infrastructure, renewable energy, residential and commercial development.
The Role
- Support the delivery of a wide range of ecological projects, including:
- Habitat and protected species surveys
- Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and strategies
- Planning applications and environmental assessments
- Client and stakeholder engagement
- Technical report writing and project support
- Gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects while working alongside experienced ecology and environmental professionals.
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About You
- A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- At least 3 years' professional ecology experience
- A good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
- Experience undertaking ecological surveys and report writing
- Exposure to Biodiversity Net Gain and the Defra Biodiversity Metric
- Membership of, or eligibility for, CIEEM
- Strong communication and organisational skills
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What's On Offer?
- Salary of £30,000 - £34,000
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Structured training and career development
- Support towards professional memberships and protected species licences
- Exposure to a diverse project portfolio
- Opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in its development
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