Principal Ecologist – Habitats & ECoW, Renewables

The Opportunity

A specialist renewable energy consultancy with offices across Scotland and the North East of England is looking for a Principal Ecologist to join its ecology team.

You'll manage several complex renewable energy projects at once, be a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders, and help grow the team through business development, training and line management. Hybrid working, with office time at one of the company's Scottish or North East offices.

The Role

• Manage multiple complex renewable energy projects from survey to consent
• Write and review EIA chapters, Habitats Regulations Assessments and habitat management or biodiversity enhancement plans
• Liaise with clients, statutory consultees and other stakeholders
• Support business development and proposals
• Train and line-manage ecologists

About You

• Strong technical knowledge of habitats and habitat management
• Ecological or Environmental Clerk of Works experience
• Experience on complex renewable energy projects
• Desirable: Development Consent Order (DCO) experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave and flexible hybrid working
• Health plans, personal insurances and salary sacrifice options
• Funded training and professional development

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com