Ecologist or Senior Ecologist

Location: Perth or Glasgow with remote working

Salary / Benefits: £35,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience plus package

Summary

A fast growing Environmental Consultancy specialising in ecology, hydrology, contaminated land, construction sector support and arboricultural advice is looking to take on Ecologists in Scotland to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of works across the region.

The Ecologist or Senior Ecologist will undertake all aspects of ecological work, principally working on and managing bat-related projects; from project management to survey, report writing, licensing, mitigation, watching briefs and monitoring. Other work you will be expected to be involved with includes Phase 1/UK Habitats Classification surveys and other protected species surveys, including dormice, reptiles, GCN, etc.

Essential and Desirable Skills / Experience

- You must have experience in consultancy and ideally hold a Natural England Level 2 bat survey licence or other protected species licence or be working towards one
- You should also have experience of report writing and undertaking ecological watching briefs/acting as ecological clerk of works.
- You should be educated to degree level in a relevant subject and be an associate member of CIEEM or at least be eligible for associate membership.
- You must be well organised and able to manage your own diary, as well as interact with the wider team's diaries.
- Experience of other ecological topics, i.e., habitats and species surveys, is highly desirable, and you must want to learn and develop in other areas if experience is currently lacking.
- You should have good communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of leading survey teams, as well providing authoritative advice in a sensitive manner to clients.
- A full driving licence

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