Environmental Scientist / EIA / Ecologist

WKC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to assist with field surveys and ecological assessments. Candidates should possess strong technical writing skills and a basic understanding of statistics. The role involves conducting marine and terrestrial ecosystem surveys and supporting report writing. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team focused on environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with field surveys is required.
• Strong technical writing skills are necessary.
• Desirable to have skills in marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with desk studies on terrestrial and/or marine ecology.
• Conduct field surveys for ecological impact assessments.
• Maintain and monitor survey equipment.

Skills

Field ecology survey skills

Technical writing

Basic understanding of statistics

Job description

WKC are looking for an Environmental Scientist / EIA / Ecologist with experience of assisting with field surveys and with strong technical written skills as well as basic understanding of statistics. Strong field ecology survey skills in marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems are highly desirable. Furthermore, experience in undertaking ecological impact assessments is preferable but not mandatory.

The job will initially involve assisting with desk studies on terrestrial and/or marine ecology and field surveys. As skills are developed, an opportunity to take on more responsibilities such as assisting with ecological impact assessment study and providing mitigation for protected flora and fauna for a variety of proposed development projects in the GCC (or int he Philippines). In addition, the job will initially involve undertaking basic report writing duties and assisting in general office tasks including maintenance and monitoring survey equipment.

As an ecologist, your main responsibilities are likely to include:

• Integrate with WKC’s ecology team conducting field surveys.
• Data and sample analysis, and species distribution pattern.
• Assisting with habitat surveys with the ability to identify different habitat types and associated flora and fauna in the field.
• Undertaking basic report writing duties and assist in maintaining and monitoring ecological survey equipment.
• Develop a good understanding of wildlife legislation and policy in the Arabian Peninsula, and then able to communicate this clearly to colleagues, clients, and contractors.
• Keep accurate field notes as well as handling, recording, and storing data effectively.

This role will be primarily based in our office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.