Technical Director – Ecology, Scotland Regional Lead

SLR Consulting

. Lead and develop a team of ecology professionals through mentoring, performance management and recruitment .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in ecology and project management, with a strong focus on team leadership, financial performance, and strategic alignment within an environmental consultancy context. Proven ability to mentor and develop professionals while delivering high-quality ecological projects across diverse sectors.

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Ecology ExpertiseProject ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial ManagementCIEEM Membership

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryBudgetingForecastingResource PlanningEcological Work

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

CIEEM Membership

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultancyEcologyBiodiversityCommercial Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of ecology professionals through mentoring, performance management and recruitment
Oversee regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
Support project resourcing and provide regional operational updates
Guide Project Managers and Project Directors on successful delivery of complex and high-value projects
Coordinate regional strategy to align local priorities with wider business objectives
Build relationships across the business and represent SLR at industry events and professional networks
Collaborate with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across the UK and Europe to drive consistency and best practice
Support delivery of complex and high-profile projects across a diverse client base
Complete a comprehensive handover from the current Regional Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in ecology, ideally gained within an environmental consultancy environment, working across multiple sectors
A relevant degree
Appropriate membership of CIEEM or an equivalent professional body
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
Passion for delivering high-quality ecological work and supporting the development of others
A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause
Structured career framework
Regular performance reviews
Support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences
Opportunities for long-term career progression