Senior Ecologist - Astell Associates : Job Details

Senior Ecologist

Astell Associates

Job Location : Aberdeen, UK

Posted on : 06/06/2025 - Valid Till : 18/07/2025

Job Description :

Senior Ecologist

Location: Aberdeen, AB12Salary: Competitive DOEContract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per weekBenefits: Flexible Toil policy, Company pension contribution, CPD training and paid support with professional membership

About us:Astell Associates is a small company based in Aberdeen, Scotland. We are a respected ecological and arboricultural consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high quality ecological services in the north of Scotland.

We have a diverse client base and are committed to balancing sensitive development with ecological sustainability.

Job Role:We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Ecologist to join our close-knit team of enthusiastic professionals. This is a key role offering the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and contribute to the future development of the company.

This is a full-time post with flexibility to work additional/anti-social hours when required.

Main Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading and managing ecology projects, including:

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
  • Ecological Impact Assessments
  • Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
  • Protected Species Surveys, Licensing & Mitigation Strategies
  • Tree Surveys and Tree Management Recommendations

You will play an active role in:

  • Generating new business and the preparation of quotations and proposals for new
  • projects
  • Consulting with sub-contractors, interdisciplinary teams, and conservation bodies
  • Ensuring the steady progression of projects by coordinating work in-house and with
  • clients and contractors
  • Providing mentoring and support to junior team members, helping to develop company
  • processes and efficient working practices
  • Operating at all times in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Relevant degree or master’s qualification in ecology or closely related subject
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within consultancy
  • Excellent survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification
  • Strong report writing, communication and project management skills
  • Knowledge of and ability to produce BNG assessments
  • Working knowledge of QGIS, ArcGIS and AutoCAD
  • Understanding of current UK/Scottish nature conservation legislation and planning policy
  • Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward)
  • Holder of one or more protected species licences
  • Fluent English speaker
  • Full driving licence

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

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