Penguin Recruitment Ltd

 

Glasgow

A rare opportunity has arisen within a leading environmental consultancy for an established ecologist to join their Glasgow team and assist the director in the day to day running of the ecology business and the further development of the ecology team and non-bird services.

The opportunity exists for an existing Principal or Associate Director to take on the role of Associate / Technical Director.

Qualification- Candidates for this role are anticipated to hold a relevant academic background with a BSc / MSc in Ecology / Zoology / Similar, with Chartered membership of IEEM, and protected species licenses.

Location- Glasgow – Scotland

Experience- The successful candidate will hold previous experience in the ecology consultancy field with strong skills in staff and project management, business development and EIA projects. Due to current work load applications are sought form candidates with demonstrable experience in the offshore, marine or terrestrial ecology field with relation to renewable energy developments.

Salary- £40-55,000- negotiable on skills and experience

Key Words; Ecology, EIA, Upland habitats

Duties Include:

• Assist in the growth and development of the ecology team across Scotland

• Project management

• Business development

• Managing budgets

• Providing expert marine and offshore ecology advice

• Further development of Scottish clients and contacts

• Client liaising

• Staff management and mentoring

• Planning and undertaking ecological surveys

• Preparing chapters and reviewing technical reports for EIA, ES

• Tender and bid preparation

Typical Projects:

Working with a market leading consultancy you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across Scotland, on behalf of public and private sector clients. Current projects include work in the renewable, energy, highways and leisure sectors, in both on and off shore fields.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Full benefits scheme including pension, healthcare, generous annual leave and company share scheme

Interested in this and other environmental jobs? For an initial, non- committal discussion about this vacancy and other opportunities in the environmental sector please do not hesitate to contact CLAIRE POWER of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365101, alternatively you can email your CV and we will get back to you. E-mails to claire.power@penguinrecruitment.co.uk Penguin Recruitment Limited is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 

This position is open to European Union Citizens or holders of UK work permits

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