Ecologist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - ScottishPower Renewables

Description

Salary starting from £40,880 & up to 10% annual bonusSingle person Private Medical InsuranceOpen to Flexible workingScottishPower HQ Glasgow

Renewables

ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the renewables industry
through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious growth
plans include offshore windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group's international
offshore development. With over 40 operational windfarms, we manage all of our sites through
our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow. At ScottishPower
Renewables, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking
new talent to join our team.

What you'll be doing

Working as part of a team of ecologists in ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) you will be working
to deliver a range of onshore projects including the development, management and delivery of
Habitat Management Plans (HMPs) covering over 10,000ha. You will also support SPR's rapidly
growing portfolio of onshore renewable energy generation projects by providing bespoke
ecological advice to SPR's development team.

With the majority of our projects being situated in the uplands our work is focused on peatland
habitats and includes large areas of blanket bog restoration. We also have around 1000ha of
native woodland at varying stages of establishment throughout Scotland. With our future project
development pipeline, we expect this to grow even further, particularly with a rapid expansion
of solar projects across the UK and associated ecological enhancement requirements.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in a number of exciting and innovative
in-house research projects to further enhance our understanding of the effects of renewable
energy projects on flora and fauna. If you have a science-based degree and experience of these
natural environment, the SPR Ecology team could be just what you are looking for

What you'll bring

Excellent ecological knowledge including management of ecological projects, legislation
requirements, survey techniques and ecological mitigation measures.

Experience preparing and reviewing EIA Chapters to support renewable energy projects,
preferably including onshore wind, battery and solar.

Knowledge of current statutory requirements and emerging policy/research/guidance relevant
to the ecological aspects of renewable energy developments in the UK, ideally also including
Ireland.

Experience of delivering Habitat Management Plans on the ground, including peatland
restoration and woodland creation is desirable. A Full UK Driving License and willingness to
work at remote sites.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of
other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company
contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference.
From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal
steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you
have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our


benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and
annual health assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel
insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility
companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy
from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're
at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make
this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our
own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet
personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with
our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links
to the communities we serve. It takes all