Location: Based in Inverness, with travel to project sites as required
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
About the Role
ADLnature are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Consultant to join our growing team in Inverness, supporting a diverse range of environmental projects across Scotland.
This is a varied role, combining fieldwork, environmental monitoring, project coordination and reporting. You’ll work closely with landowners, contractors, statutory bodies and colleagues to support projects from planning through to delivery.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills across ECoW assignments, peatland restoration and wider environmental consultancy work. Training and support will be provided to help you develop across these areas.
We also welcome applicants with experience in environmental consultancy, ecology, peatland restoration or a related field. You’ll join a supportive team with opportunities to contribute your existing skills and develop across a range of environmental disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and delivery of peatland restoration and wider environmental projects
- Undertaking fieldwork, habitat assessments and site monitoring
- Supporting environmental compliance on site and liaising with contractors
- Building positive working relationships with landowners and partner organisations
- Supporting project reporting, mapping and data managementUsing GIS, survey data and environmental monitoring tools to support project delivery
- Ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Assisting with environmental surveys and ecological monitoring where required
Requirements
- HND, degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, ecology, geography or another relevant discipline
- Full, valid UK driving licence, essential for travel to remote project sites
- Working knowledge of GIS software and data capture techniques
- Confidence and a strong awareness of safety when working in remote and mountainous terrain
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience
- Knowledge of peatland surveying and restoration techniques
- Experience in habitat and species survey design, planning and fieldwork
- Ornithological survey experience
- Familiarity with drones and their use in environmental monitoring and data collection
- Experience monitoring and reporting on environmental projects
- Protected species survey licences or related ecological survey experience
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to projects that support Scotland’s climate, biodiversity and natural landscapes
- Enjoy a diverse workload across peatland restoration, ECoW assignments, and wider environmental services
- Receive training and support to develop your skills across environmental disciplines
- Work with a friendly, collaborative team in a supportive environment
- Benefits include flexible working and private healthcare after one year’s service
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