Job Title: Senior or Principal Consultant - EcologyLocation: Candidates can be based anywhere in Scotland, central belt preferred and ideally they will be able to commute to our offices in Inverness c. once per weekSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full Time, PermanentAbout The Role:This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to take on a wide variety of challenges, including management of people, clients and projects, technical leadership, business development, commercial management, delivery of training etc.We will work to shape the role around the right person to some degree, but a degree of project management and ornithological skills experience would be advantageous.Arthian is recruiting for a Senior or Principal Consultant to support the growth of the Ecology and Biodiversity Team in Scotland. Whilst the location can be flexible, we are ideally looking for someone who can commute to our offices in Inverness c. once per week.About you:Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess a BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or related discipline and be a Full Member (or eligible for Full Membership) of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).Essential Skills:The following skills are considered essential to the role:Proven experience in leading ecological surveys and assessments across a range of Scottish habitats and speciesDemonstrable experience in project management, including client liaison, budget manageme