Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Neo Environmental)

Confidential

Glasgow Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Job Description

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy and part of Origin Enterprises, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

This role would be based from our Glasgow office (hybrid working).

Duties

- Undertaking ecological surveys including:

Phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's

Protected species scoping surveys

Bat surveys

- Producing comprehensive reports including:

Preliminary ecological appraisals

Ecological impact assessments

EIA chapters

Biodiversity management plans

Protected species

Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements

- Liaising with clients and statutory consultees

- Attending client and site meetings

- Undertaking ECoW role where required

- Project Management duties

- Supporting junior colleagues

Essential Criteria

Degree in ecology or similar

Significant professional report writing experience

Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations

Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's

Technically competent

The successful candidate will be required to produce reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential

Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK and ROI, with occasional overnight stays away from home

Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

CIEEM accredited

Demonstrable post graduate experience in ecology surveys

GWDTE experience

Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience

Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar

Other protected species survey experience

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!

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