Ecologist (Consultancy)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Scottish Highlands seeks a qualified Ecologist to ensure wildlife protection for renewable projects. This role offers exciting opportunities for career progression and the chance to work with experts in a beautiful environment while utilizing your ecological skills.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Company benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in similar ecologist roles.
• Interest in wildlife licenses.
• Substantial volunteering experience in ecology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and calculate BNG.
• Travel for local site assessments and overnight stays.
• Report findings remotely.

Skills

Biodiversity net gain (BNG)

Ecology

Environmental planning

Ornithology

Surveying

Education

Graduate Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Ecologist (Consultancy)

Inverness/Scottish Highlands

40,000 to 45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Relocation

Are you based in Inverness or keen to move as a seasoned Ecologist or similar, looking to join a specialist ecological consultancy planning the future for the renewables industry in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, ensuring the safety for a wide variety of rare species (such as the golden eagles) among breathtaking landscapes, lochs, forests and mountains?

Do you want the opportunity to work alongside senior ecologist consultants with expertise and knowledge for the Scottish Highlands and surrounding areas in a role with countless opportunities for specialising, acquiring wildlife licenses and progressing your career?

On offer is a position within a growing consultancy that work closely with local renewables, housing and architectural planning contracts, surveying the local wildlife and landscapes to ensure protection and safety. This will be an opportunity to learn about the rare variety of species that inhabit areas expressing stunning views while utilising your experience of ecology and environmental planning.

The ideal Ecologist will have experience taking surveys, calculating biodiversity net gain (BNG) and have a keen interest in developing their knowledge of ecology and wildlife. This role would suit a seasoned Ecologist or a graduate with substantial experience volunteering, and in depth knowledge of ornithology.

THE ROLE:

• Taking site surveys, calculating BNG.
• Travelling to various local locations, staying overnight when needed.
• Working from home to report on findings.

THE PERSON:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Working towards a wildlife licence, or a keen interest to.
• Local to Inverness or willing to relocate.

Reference Number: BBBH20088

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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