Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Lead and grow a thriving ecology team across Scotland. SLR Consulting Limited is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture. As Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead – Scotland, at Principal or Technical Director grade, you will report to the Operations Director and work closely with the European Practice Lead for Ecology & Biodiversity. This key leadership role involves day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Scotland region, supporting the delivery of complex and high-profile projects across a diverse client base. You will benefit from a comprehensive handover from the current Regional Lead, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience and a strong platform for future success.

The role includes:
- Leading and developing a team of ecology professionals through mentoring, performance management and recruitment
- Overseeing regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
- Supporting project resourcing and providing regional operational updates
- Guiding Project Managers and Project Directors on the successful delivery of complex and high-value projects
- Coordinating regional strategy to align local priorities with wider business objectives
- Building relationships across the business and representing SLR at industry events and professional networks
- Collaborating with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across the UK and Europe to drive consistency and best practice

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and 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, 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, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay, workplace nursery benefit, volunteering and community giving, employee assistance programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personally.

Experience
Substantial experience in ecology, ideally gained within an environmental consultancy environment, working across multiple sectors. Significant people leadership, mentoring and team management experience. Extensive project management experience, including delivery of complex, high-value projects. Commercial awareness, including experience of resource planning and financial management.

About you
A passion for delivering high-quality ecological work and supporting the development of others. Strong leadership and communication skills. A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK.

Qualifications
A relevant degree and appropriate membership of CIEEM or an equivalent professional body.