Ecology Technical Director — Scotland Leader

RPS; Inverness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Technical Director – Ecology to lead their Scottish team. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse group of ecologists and manage a substantial portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with Scottish planning requirements and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing client relationships, and driving business growth. Candidates must hold or be working towards Chartered Ecologist status, with a strong understanding of the ecology market in Scotland.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Chartered Ecologist or willingness to achieve it.
• Experience with large-scale ecology projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish and UK ecology market is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15 ecologists across three offices.
• Manage 150-170 active projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Develop fee proposals and engage with stakeholders in planning.

Skills

Leadership

Technical report writing

Stakeholder relationship management

Knowledge of Scottish planning system

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) qualification

Tools

EIAR

HRA

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Technical Director – Ecology to lead their Scottish team. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse group of ecologists and manage a substantial portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with Scottish planning requirements and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing client relationships, and driving business growth. Candidates must hold or be working towards Chartered Ecologist status, with a strong understanding of the ecology market in Scotland.