Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy is seeking a Consultant Ecological Clerk of Work (ECoW) in Inverness. The role involves onsite ecological auditing and providing guidance on environmental projects. Candidates should have at least 1.5 years of experience in ecology and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary up to £38,000 and supports hybrid working with additional training and benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Training allowance

Company pension contribution

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• Experience under Scottish/UK legislation
• Confident in habitat and protected species ecology

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of environmental auditing
• Compile regular site reports
• Provide onsite guidance to contractors

Skills

Ecological Clerk of Works experience

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Project management skills

Education

Under/postgraduate degree in Ecology

Membership in CIEEM or AEECoW

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Infield technology

Job description

Job Description

Consultant Ecological Clerk of Work (ECoW)

• Inverness
• £28,000 - £38,000
• 35 hours per week
• Permanent fulltime

Are you looking for a flexible and supportive Ecological Clerk of Work (ECoW) opportunity within a people-focused and innovative consultancy with a long-standing history of providing excellence to the Energy Development sector and beyond?

If the answer to that is a yes, then this is the role and company for you!

CleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for our client who are one of the most valued consultancies in Scotland spanning multiple offices, offering cross-team projects, project management development and established yet continuously developing business processes.

You will receive guidance and technical support with specific training and mentoring in your chosen field combined with work ownership and a generous salary and benefits package.

What will you be doing?

You will be joining the highly respected team to assist in the delivery of onsite environmental and ecological auditing and an advisory role mainly on renewable energy and road infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will work closely with colleagues, and industry partners in other technical disciplines, to assist in the delivery of project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Field work logistics
• Compilation of regular site reports
• Provide onsite guidance to contractors
• Managing and communicating with key stakeholders whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel, digital photography and infield technology
• Operate in a variety of environments such as remote areas or operational construction sites
• Supporting office management and administrative tasks

Key Competencies

At least 1.5 or more years proven Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) or Ecology experience

• Under/postgraduate degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Experience of working under Scottish and/or UK legislation
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and/or of the Association of Environmental and Ecological Clerks of Works (AEECoW)
• Confident in habitat and protected species ecology
• An understanding of current environmental legislation, policy trends, guidance and regulatory frameworks
• The ability to work as a team and individually
• Good time management and record keeping
• A full UK drivers licence
• The ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle safely is desirable.

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Investment in your training and success
• Full project lifecycle across a range of environmental disciplines
• Hybrid working
• Established benefits of working with a dynamic and growing organisation
• Generous holiday allowance
• Training allowance
• Company Pension contribution
• Flexible weekly working hours promoting work-life balance
• Full time / Part time considered

What's next?

APPLY NOW if you're interested or would at least like to know a bit more then please apply or contact Jim at CleanTech Talent for a confidential call.