ECoW - North Scotland

CleanTech Talent; Inverness; Ibrido; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Career development & licences support

Paid travel

Generous holidays and pension

Licences and chartered status support

Descrizione del lavoro

CleanTech Talent is partnering with a respected ecology consultancy in Scotland to hire an Ecologist / ECoW. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working across Scotland with varied projects in renewable energy and infrastructure.

You will lead ecological audits, deliver toolbox talks, produce Environmental Management Plans, and balance fieldwork with reporting and stakeholder communication. Salary up to £40,000 with training support.

Competenze

• 2+ years proven ECoW or ecology experience.
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or related field.
• Experience applying Scottish/UK environmental legislation.
• CIEEM membership (or working towards it; AEECoW a bonus).
• Confident in habitat and protected species ecology (bats, birds, badger, otter, water vole).
• Full UK driving licence; off-road ability desirable.

Mansioni

• Leading ecological audits and onsite environmental checks.
• Delivering toolbox talks and guiding contractors.
• Producing site reports, Environmental Management Plans and Species Protection Plans.
• Balancing fieldwork, reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Operating across varied environments from remote to active construction sites.

Conoscenze

ECoW experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Communication & reporting

Driving licence

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Degree in Ecology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

35 hours per week | Permanent, Full-time

Ready to take your ECoW career to the next level?

Most Ecologists don't apply for roles. They wait until the right opportunity comes along. This is that opportunity.

You'll join one of Scotland's most respected consultancies, supporting renewable energy and road infrastructure projects that genuinely make an impact. Expect variety, challenge, and the support you need to grow your career, without sacrificing work-life balance.

This isn't a just another site job. Its a chance to:

• Own your work and build long-term project experience.
• Gain training, mentoring, and support towards specialist licences/chartership.
• Work across Scotland's most exciting ecological and environmental projects.

What you'll be doing

• Leading ecological audits and onsite environmental checks.
• Delivering toolbox talks and guiding contractors.
• Producing site reports, Environmental Management Plans, and Species Protection Plans.
• Balancing fieldwork, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Operating in varied environments from remote wild areas to live construction sites.

What were looking for

• 2 years + proven experience in ECoW or Ecology.
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Experience applying Scottish/UK environmental legislation.
• CIEEM membership (or working towards it and AEECoW a bonus.)
• Confident in habitat and protected species ecology (bats, birds, badger, otter, water vole etc.).
• Full UK driving licence (4x4/off-road ability desirable).
• Strong communication, reporting, and organisational skills.

Whats in it for you

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Get paid for your travel (no ridiculous early morning to be on site for 8am!)
• Investment in your training and career development.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Generous holiday allowance + pension.
• Support towards specialist licences and chartered status.
• Work-life balance while still building a strong ecological career.

Why this role?

Because youll finally get the mix: challenging projects, real progression, and flexibility, this is an opportunity to work in an environment where your expertise is valued, and your career growth is actively supported.

What next?

CleanTech Talent are acting as the dedicated hiring partner for this vacancy.