Ecologist (Highlands And Isles)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy based in Inverness is seeking an Ecologist to join their team. You will support diverse ecological projects and receive sponsorship for relevant licenses. Candidates should have an ecologist background and be local or willing to relocate. Competitive salary along with progression and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Training

Company benefits

License sponsorship

Qualifications

• Ecologist background.
• Local to Inverness or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Take site surveys and calculate Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
• Travel to various local locations, staying overnight when needed.
• Work from home to report findings.
• Travel across the Scottish isles for niche ecological surveys.

Job description

Overview

Ecologist (Highlands and Isles) – Inverness, Scottish Highlands and Isles

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + progression + training + company benefits + license sponsorship

What you will have the opportunity to do

Join a tightknit, well-run consultancy that will sponsor you through several different licenses and support an exciting pipeline of projects not only in the Highlands but also internationally. You will have the opportunity to specialise in specific species or fields with full support to obtain the relevant licenses and work on projects aligned with your passions. The company offers the chance to work on a variety of ticket areas (e.g., Bats, Otters, Newts, Eagles, Badgers and more) and undertake overseas projects across Europe and Africa during the winter months.

Responsibilities

• Take site surveys and calculate Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
• Travel to various local locations, staying overnight when needed.
• Work from home to report findings.
• Travel across the Scottish isles for niche ecological surveys.

The Person

• Ecologist background.
• Local to Inverness or willing to relocate.

Keywords

Ecology, Environmental Planning, Ecologist, Consultancy, Renewables, Planning, Wildlife, Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, Surveyor.

Additional Information

Reference Number: BBBH20706

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.