About the role
Are you an Ecologist looking to build your career in the Highlands, working on varied projects across Scotland while developing your protected species, habitat survey and reporting experience?
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is supporting a well-established multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy as it continues to grow its ecology capability in Inverness.
You will join a supportive and developing Ecology team, working alongside another Ecologist in Inverness as well as experienced environmental specialists across the wider business. It is a great opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist who wants variety, responsibility and a clear route for progression.
The role
Your work will include:
Phase 1 habitat and wider ecological surveys
Protected species surveys and monitoring
PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs and ecological reporting
Species Protection Plans and mitigation strategies
Ecological Clerk of Works duties
Supporting projects across a range of Scottish habitats
Working collaboratively with environmental and engineering colleagues
Liaising with clients and other project stakeholders
As you develop, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility for project management, technical delivery and mentoring junior colleagues.
What are they looking for?
You will ideally have a degree in Ecology or a related discipline and professional experience within ecology, preferably gained within consultancy.
You should have experience of ecological field surveys and report writing, alongside a genuine interest in developing your career within a growing team.
Protected species licences, ornithology, GIS, Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat management or upland survey experience would be advantageous, but you do not need to bring everything from day one.
A full UK driving licence is required.
Why join?
This is a particularly good opportunity if you want to be part of a growing ecology team rather than simply filling a position within a large established department. You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop specialist interests and progress as the team grows.
Benefits include:
Tailored internal and external training
Professional membership subscription
33 days' annual leave including public holidays, with buy and sell options
Volunteering day
Flexible parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Interested?
Whether you are an Ecologist ready for your next step or already operating at Senior level, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply through Environment Jobs or contact Vicky Kenrick at Ocean to Earth Recruitment for a confidential conversation.