Consultant Ecologist

Job Reference: 49134
Salary: £28,000 – £37,500
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office

Are you an Ecologist looking for more responsibility, interesting projects and the flexibility to balance work around your lifestyle?

We're working with an environmental consultancy looking to strengthen its team in the Scottish Highlands. This opportunity would suit someone with a few years of consultancy experience who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical reporting and project delivery.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, develop your specialist interests and take on more responsibility as your experience grows.

With a flexible hybrid arrangement requiring just one day per week in the Inverness office
, this could be an excellent move for someone seeking greater flexibility without sacrificing career development.

• Undertaking ecological surveys and site assessments across a range of environments.

• Preparing technical reports, ecological assessments and supporting documentation.

• Providing ecological advice throughout different stages of project delivery.

• Supporting the planning and coordination of fieldwork programmes.

• Working alongside colleagues to deliver projects within agreed timescales.

• Contributing to protected species surveys, mitigation and ecological monitoring.

• Supporting less experienced team members where appropriate.

• Building relationships with clients and contributing to project discussions.

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject.

• Ideally 3+ years of professional experience within ecological consultancy.

• Experience undertaking ecological surveys and producing technical reports.

• A good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological assessment processes.

• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with protected species, habitat assessments, ornithology, GIS or Ecological Clerk of Works duties would be beneficial, although you don't need to tick every box.

• £28,000 – £37,500
  , depending on experience.

• Hybrid working with approximately one office day per week.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Professional development and training support.

• Support towards professional memberships.

• Opportunities to gain additional ecological experience and develop specialist skills.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Additional benefits designed to support work-life balance.