Senior Ecologist

Job Description

Are you an established Ecologist with a minimum of 3 years' experience, looking to make a positive career move? Are you keen to have a diverse role, working across a range of projects, in an inspiring and supportive place to work? You have already deeply invested in your career. At Atmos we believe we offer a valuable next step where you can succeed.

Atmos Consulting is a successful independent environmental and planning consultancy, that has been at the heart of the net-zero economy for nineteen years, supporting our clients to realise their project goals.

At Atmos, our team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people - a business that it is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development, protecting the environment and enhancing the world we live in.

We attract the best technical consultants by offering the opportunity to develop their role and skills. We deliver on our promises to make sure our staff realise their career ambitions in tune with their personal life and our shared cultural values. Our talent progression and retention is paramount to our success. Investment in the development of our accomplished team is the reason we continue to build strong relationships and grow our already well established client portfolio.

About this opportunity

Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of future work, we require a Senior Ecologist to join our highly respected team of ecologists in Edinburgh.

You will be working on a variety of critical projects supporting our clients in the low carbon economy to deliver renewable energy and infrastructure projects. As a Senior Ecologist, you will, in collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines, play a pivotal role in the delivery of surveys and reporting.

Since everyone's skillset and career goals are different, we seek to carve out a role for the individual. Your role will likely include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients.
• Preparation of tenders, and support business development activities.
• Scoping and project management of a range of small to large scale projects.
• Planning, managing and delivering terrestrial and freshwater ecological surveys using various survey methods.
• Negotiating with statutory agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Writing and authoring a wide range of technical reports, including preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessment.
• Supporting clients, on site during construction and restoration/monitoring phases of projects.
• Mentoring of junior members of the Atmos Ecology Team.
• Operate, at all times, in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct.

Your technical focus will ideally be:

• Core skills:
  • Habitat and terrestrial/freshwater species survey, monitoring, assessment/reporting.
  • Candidates with species survey and development licensing application and delivery experience are particularly sought (e.g., bats, great crested newt, otter, water vole, badger).
• Desirable skills:
  • Ecological / Environmental of Clerk of Works (ECoW / EnvCoW).
  • Ornithology survey, monitoring, assessment/reporting.
  • Hydrological monitoring.
  • Biodiversity planning / net gain advice.
  • Peatland condition assessment / coring / restoration.

Who are we looking for?

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• An Associate or Full member of CIEEM or relevant body.
• Strong field experience with ambitions to develop your technical skills.
• Ability to work on site with contractors and client staff.
• Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK.
• Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advise clients and support junior staff.
• Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
• Full current driving licence.

What we offer

In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes, Atmos offers:

• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme; Paid out in each of the last three years.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, and private healthcare and life assurance.
• A modern, friendly and flexible work environment with real career progression opportunities, supported by our buddying and mentoring scheme.
• A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come.
• Active support to expand your horizons and grow you career.

What our staff say:

"The hard work you put in at Atmos is always recognised, whereas in the past at larger companies it's easier to go by unnoticed and unappreciated."

"I have more of a voice at Atmos than I did whilst working at larger consultancies."

"I am always encouraged to take my leave and my line manager always reminds me to put personal life and my family first!"

"I always have a feeling that my thoughts, abilities, etc are trusted and respected."

How To Apply

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We are proud to be an inclusive company. As such we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

All applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Strictly no Agencies.