Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Training and development

Supportive environment

Varied projects

Specialist ecological skills

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Inverness is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join a supportive team, contributing to surveys, fieldwork and ecological mitigation across the Highlands. You will work on a varied portfolio of projects and develop practical field skills.

The ideal candidate has a relevant ecology/environmental science degree (or equivalent experience), some survey experience, and a full UK driving licence for travel across the Highlands, including occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in ecology/environmental science.
• Some practical ecology survey experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Supporting ecological impact assessments and reporting
• Assisting with ecological mitigation and monitoring
• Contributing to ECoW and construction-related ecological work
• Travelling across the Highlands and Islands, with occasional overnight stays

Skills

Ecology surveys

Field surveys

Education

Relevant ecology/environmental science degree

Job description

Assistant Ecologist

£25,000 – £30,000

Inverness

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to join a supportive team and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the Highlands. The Assistant Ecologist will contribute to ecological surveys, fieldwork, reporting and ecological mitigation, with opportunities to develop experience across a broad range of protected species and habitats.

The Assistant Ecologist role will involve

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Supporting ecological impact assessments and reporting
• Assisting with ecological mitigation and monitoring
• Contributing to ECoW and construction-related ecological work
• Travelling across the Highlands and Islands, with occasional overnight stays

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leaveOngoing training and professional development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Varied project portfolio
• Opportunities to develop specialist ecological skills

To be considered:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in ecology/environmental science
• Some practical ecology survey experience
• Good understanding of Scottish ecology and protected species
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Inverness

This is a permanent role.