Graduate Ecologist

Cooper & Hall Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Ecologist and embark on an exciting journey in ecological consultancy. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to engage in vital ecological surveys, contribute to habitat assessments, and work collaboratively with clients and contractors. Experience a supportive and inclusive environment that values growth and development while making a meaningful impact on society. With flexible working options and genuine opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those eager to start their professional journey in ecology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Inclusive work culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related field required.
• Some experience in ecological consultancy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Liaise with clients and produce survey reports.

Skills

Ecological Surveys

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Habitat Surveys

Fieldwork

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate Ecologist to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in ecological consultancy. This is a hybrid role which for us typically means at least 3 days in the office or on site.

What does the role involve?

As a Graduate Ecologist, you will undertake ecological surveys (habitat surveys and surveys for legally protected species). There will be some report writing, liaising with clients, contractors, and the general public to assist with achieving points relating to land use and ecology for BREEM assessments. You will also be producing habitat and other survey plans and carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works duties.

What do you need?

You'll hold a degree in Ecology or an Ecology related subject; you might be a fresh graduate or could have gained some experience at another organisation. The position can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow but there will be travel to sites and other offices, so a full driver’s licence is required.

Due to the nature of the work, you may be required to work outside of usual office hours, for example, bat surveys may require night working and reptile surveys/mitigation may require early morning or evening site visits.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part-time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day-to-day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contributions individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name
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• The position title
• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco, and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2025 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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