Ecologist (Scottish Highlands Birds)

Ecologist (Scottish Highland Birds)

Location: Inverness/Scottish Highlands

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 + 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 eagle) 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 works closely with local renewables, housing, and architectural planning contracts, surveying the local wildlife and landscapes to ensure protection and safety. This will be an opportunity to learn about the rare variety of species that inhabit areas expressing stunning views while utilising your experience of ecology and environmental planning.

THE ROLE:

• Taking site surveys and calculating biodiversity net gain (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.

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.