Overview

Please note we are flexible for the successful candidate to be based in either Stirling, Edingburgh or Glasgow.

With over 40 experienced Ecology professionals undertaking a wide range of projects throughout the UK, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success, we have fantastic opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of the SLR team.

We are looking for a consultant with specialist skills in freshwater, estuarine and marine ecology and a track record in undertaking Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Appraisals and Water Framework Directive Assessments in a range of development sectors.  These include: onshore and offshore wind developments.

We are looking for a motivated work winner to help grow our existing team and build our presence in this sector. Applications are sought from ecologists with strong field skills and technical knowledge and with experience of business development gained in a commercial consultancy environment.

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 1650 staff across 5 regions – including over 430 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

Job title: Principle Aquatic Ecologist
Vacancy No: VN612
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
CLOSING DATE: June 4th

Job Description

Person Specification:

  • Demonstrable experience of leading aquatic inputs to EcIA, EIA, HRA and WFD assessments.
  • Demonstrable experience of field survey techniques for fish, freshwater macroinvertebrates and macrophytes.
  • Knowledge of permitting, consents and legislation governing the aquatic and marine environments.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including understanding of including/working with protected species and associated report preparation.
  • Proven capabilities in wining and delivering projects,
  • Team management, supervision, mentoring and growth.
  • Experience within a range of sectors including  energy, onshore and offshore renewables, freshwater systems, fisheries and infrastructure.
  • Relevant post graduate degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent
  • Full drivers licence valid in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve developing new client relationships, preparing quotations, designing and undertaking aquatic field surveys including river invertebrate, electrofishing and river habitat assessment and preparing baseline reports, impact assessment and mitigation design. Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position will involve working across the country and occasional out-of-hours work. Key tasks include:

  • Managing and overseeing projects and taking responsibility for aquatic ecology outputs for a range of different clients.
  • Preparation of fee proposals, report writing and technical review of aquatic ecology outputs.
  • Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff and training.
  • Developing SLR’s aquatic ecology business and building the team to support this growth.
  • Communicating with clients and SLR staff in other disciplines the importance of aquatic ecology and the wildlife legislation and policy in all UK nations.
  • Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.