Ecologist (Consultancy) in Inverness

Ecologist (Consultancy)

Inverness/Scottish Highlands

£40,000 to £45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Relocation

Are you based in Inverness or keen to move as a seasoned Ecologist or similar, looking to join a specialist ecological consultancy planning the future for the renewables industry in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, ensuring the safety for a wide variety of rare species (such as the golden eagles) among breathtaking landscapes, lochs, forests and mountains?

Do you want the opportunity to work alongside senior ecologist consultants with expertise and knowledge for the Scottish Highlands and surrounding areas in a role with countless opportunities for specialising, acquiring wildlife licenses and progressing your career?

On offer is a position within a growing consultancy that will sponsor you through as many new tickets as you like including, Bats, Otters, Newts, Eagles, Badgers and many more. Also during the winter months they have overseas projects across Europe and Africa.

The ideal Ecologist will have experience taking surveys, calculating biodiversity net gain (BNG) and have a keen interest in developing their knowledge of ecology and wildlife. This role would suit a seasoned Ecologist or a graduate with substantial experience volunteering, and in depth knowledge of ornithology.

THE ROLE:

• Taking site surveys, calculating BNG.
• Travelling to various local locations, staying overnight when needed.
• Working from home to report on findings.

THE PERSON:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Working towards a wildlife licence, or a keen interest to.
• Local to Inverness or willing to relocate.

Keywords: Ecology, Environmental Planning, Ecologist, Consultancy, Renewables, Planning, Wildlife, Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, Surveyor.

Reference Number: BBBH20088

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