Ecology Director

Top End jobs; Inverness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Scotland is seeking an Ecology Director to manage and develop the Ecology function across the Inverness and Highlands Region. This high-level role involves strategic planning for business growth, project management in collaboration with directors, and a focus on delivering top-notch consultancy services. Offering a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus a discretionary bonus, this position emphasizes a supportive work-life balance and autonomy within a thriving team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive work-life balance

Director level visibility

Qualifications

• Experience in leading environmental consultancy roles.
• Proven ability to develop business strategies.
• Strong leadership skills for managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the Ecology function across the region.
• Develop strategy to grow the discipline.
• Drive business development efforts to win work.

Job description

Ecology Director

Client: Our client is a leading environmental and town planning consultancy in Scotland. The practice is well established and provides a multitude of environmental and related consultancy services to private and public sector clients throughout the country. The business is a prominent player in the renewables sector and has a thriving and growing ecology team.

Requirement: Due to continued success within the company’s Inverness office and plans for future growth, the business is looking to recruit a Technical Director that can work alongside a Regional Director in helping to grow the office and manage the team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the Ecology function across the Inverness and Highlands Region
• Develop a strategy to grow the discipline
• Focus and drive the business development effort to win work
• Work with Directors and Team Leaders across other functions and regions, plan, complete and manage projects raising standards and supporting cross functional sales across the business
• Work closely with the teams across the business to ensure a ‘one-team’ approach to clients, colleagues and projects

Opportunity

• Leading environmental consultancy in Scotland
• A notable and highly respected practice in the renewables sector
• A significant size ecology team with a proven track record
• A company with strong finances and stability
• A people first company that is purpose led
• A Director level role with visibility and autonomy
• Flexible working and a very supportive work life balance culture

Location: Inverness
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 / annum + Discretionary Bonus
Job Type: FullTime
Category: Property Services