Ecology Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Edh (with Salaries)

Associate Ornithologist
SLR Consulting —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Business development
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Ornithologist
Lanpro —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works (Contractor or Fixed-Term Employment both considered) (Mid-Senior Level)
ERM Group —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
Environmental Specialist - Marine Mammal Specialist
Xodus Group —Edinburgh
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
EnvCoW / ECoW
Atmos Consulting —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Project management
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Polar Diatom Responses To Changes In Light And Biogeochemical Impacts
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Principal Consultant - Ecology
Royal HaskoningDHV —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Environmental Manager/EnvCoW/ECoW
Atmos Consulting —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Principal Ecologist
Amey Ltd —Edinburgh
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Science Teacher (Grades 9–12)
Cognita Schools —Stow
- £85,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- AI
- Life insurance
Consultant/Senior Ecologist
WSP —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Graduate Electrical Engineer (Building Services) - October 2026 Starts
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
10d
Principal/Associate River Engineer
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Treasurer
The Ecology Centre —Kinghorn Loch
- Leadership

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Associate Ornithologist
SLR Consulting —Edinburgh
A full UK driving licence. We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for…
Ornithologist
Lanpro —Edinburgh
Minimum 3 years' consultancy or equivalent ecological experience. Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually…
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Associate Ornithologist

SLR Consulting -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Sabbatical
Enhanced paternity leave
Car scheme

Qualifications

Technical project or programme management experience
Driving Licence
Applied ecology
Mentoring junior staff
Environmental planning
Wind energy
Business development
Mentoring
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Tender documentation
Leadership
Project management experience

Full job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Onshore Ornithologist to join our established Scottish Ecology team , delivering high‑profile ornithology and renewables projects .

Based in Scotland , you will play a lead role in delivering avian ecology inputs to major onshore wind farms, other renewable energy schemes (including DCO‑scale projects), and linear infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large, complex and high‑profile developments while working within a team of over 240 experienced ecology professionals across the UK and Ireland.

While the focus is on ornithology, we do not pigeonhole our ecologists — if you have additional ecological skills (e.g. protected species, botany), we actively encourage you to continue developing and applying them.

The Role

You’ll lead the delivery of onshore ornithology projects from planning through to detailed assessment, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Duties include:

Project and technical leadership – managing ornithological aspects of development projects across renewables, infrastructure and land management
Client management and proposal support – preparing fee proposals, scopes of work, tender submissions and technical reports
Mentoring and coaching ornithology staff – with potential for line management depending on experience
Survey programme oversight – scheduling, managing and delivering complex ornithological survey work packages using in‑house and subcontractor teams
Technical assessment – preparing and reviewing Ornithological Assessments, Habitats Regulations Appraisals, EIA ornithology chapters and related reports
Cross‑disciplinary collaboration – working with planning, landscape, hydrology, noise, air quality and senior ecology colleagues across the UK and overseas
Business development – identifying opportunities to expand ecology and related services in Scotland

The role may involve short‑term travel across the UK depending on project locations.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.

Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income, and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance, so we offer:

Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:

We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause—supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

You’ll bring:

A passion for avian ecology, high‑quality delivery and supporting the development of other ecological professionals
A degree in ecology or a related subject (or equivalent experience), with CIEEM membership desirable
Strong understanding of the European Birds and Habitats Directives and assessment methods for European designated sites
Strong knowledge of the Scottish environmental planning system and ornithological impact assessment requirements
Experience in ornithological survey design, data interpretation and (ideally) collision risk or territory analysis
Strong report writing skills, including Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Appraisals
Demonstrable experience in winning, managing and delivering projects in line with health and safety and financial procedures
Experience providing technical leadership and quality assurance on projects
A flexible, proactive approach to work
A full UK driving licence

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Associate / Principal Onshore Ornithologist role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply.

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