Ecologist / Senior Ecologist (Terrestrial)

Affric Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy, Affric Limited, is seeking an Ecologist/Senior Ecologist to contribute to exciting projects in Scotland. The successful candidate will provide valuable ecological input and lead surveys while benefiting from a supportive and flexible work environment, highlighting personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and 9 public holidays

Company pension scheme

Health care scheme for all employees

Support for professional membership applications

Flexible working options

Regular team socials and events

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in ecological assessments.
• Experience in extended phase 1 habitat or UKHab surveys.
• Understanding of Scottish wildlife legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological input for various projects.
• Conduct habitat surveys and ecological assessments.
• Support delivery of planning and consenting requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Scottish terrestrial ecology

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in ecological or related subject

Job description

Ecologist / Senior Ecologist (Terrestrial)

Ecologist / Senior Ecologist (Terrestrial)

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Salary Range (£27,295 - £42,745) Aligned To Experience

Affric Limited is a successful and ambitious business based near Inverness in the Highlands. We provide independent professional Environmental Consultancy services to a range of business sectors from renewables to distilleries, ports and harbours. Our close-knit team provides ecological and environmental support throughout the project life cycle from concept to construction, operations and decommissioning. Affric has a small, focused team which provides a friendly supportive working environment.

The Role

You will play an integral role as part of our team, providing specialist ecological input to deliver consenting support to a range of projects from initial feasibility through planning, procurement, construction, operation and in some instances, to decommissioning.

Requirements

We are looking for an ecologist with a good knowledge of Scottish terrestrial ecology, current environmental legislation and policies, and ecological guidance. You will have experience undertaking habitat surveys and, ideally, carrying out baseline condition assessments for biodiversity enhancement. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of consenting requirements, including:

• Production of supporting documents for a range of planning and consenting needs;
• Designing ecological surveys;
• Carrying out ecological surveys (aligned to candidate's specialism);
• Proposing ecological and environmental mitigation;
• Contributing to Habitat Regulations Assessment pre-screening reports;
• Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessment chapters; and
• Providing onsite support.
  
  

The successful candidate will be based in the Affric Office near Inverness or at our office in Stirling. You may be expected to travel to meet clients' needs; this may include working away for a few days or more at a time.

Essential Attributes

The successful candidate will have relevant work experience, a can-do attitude, a practical mindset, be able to fit in with the team and be able to work on their own initiative. They will also:

• Have a degree (or equivalent) in an ecological or related subject;
• Have experience of completing extended phase 1 habitat or UKHab surveys;
• Possess a good working knowledge and understanding of Scottish wildlife legislation;
• Have strong report writing and communication skills; and
• Hold a full, clean, UK manual driving license.
  
  

Desirable attributes

• Experience of undertaking an Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works role;
• Additional field survey skills, such as protected species surveying;
• Experience of completing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals; and
• Membership (or working towards membership) of an appropriate professional body, e.g., CIEEM.
  
  

Benefits Of Working For Affric Limited

We are a close-knit, friendly and supportive team, often engaging in team socials and events. We have a supportive office atmosphere. We are keen to support personal development and progression and regularly carry out internal training sessions, as well as providing opportunities for external training. We offer 25 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays along with a pension scheme and a health care scheme for all employees. We will support your applications to professional membership and cover annual subscription fees. Affric promote a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working options to support voluntary and/or family commitments.

The starting position (Ecologist/Senior Ecologist) and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's previous experience. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and are proud to offer flexible working options to support your family and personal commitments. Your professional development is important to us; we support this through regular internal and external training opportunities.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• 25 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays;
• Company pension and health care schemes;
• Paid subscription fees for professional memberships; and
• Regular team socials and events.
  
  

The starting position and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.

Application

Skills

If you are interested in this career opportunity with Affric, please send a CV, cover letter, your key skills and salary expectations to:

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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