Research Ecologists - Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom - Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Description

Astute's Renewables team is retained exclusively with a leading Environmental Consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Ecologist for its Inverness site.

The strategically important Senior Ecologist role comes with a salary up to 40,000, company performance bonus, employee development programs, pension, flexible working and more.

If you're a Senior Ecologist or Ecologist looking to move into a Senior role and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Work in co-operation with other Ecologists and Environmental Consultants to deliver a variety of Ecological, Ornithological and Environmental surveys and Ecological Clark of Works - in support of renewable energy developments.

Planning and project managing ecological surveys.
Writing and compiling technical reports in support of projects and Ecological Impact Assessments.
Assisting in business development activities such as costing estimations to help develop tenders and other commercial matters.
Mentoring of junior members of the ecology team.

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Environmental, Zoology or similar field of study.

Ideally, a minimum of 3 years experience in Ecological work, carrying out ecological surveys, supporting ECoW and understanding legislative/regulatory environmental frameworks.

A full member of CIEEM - The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Additionally, holding a Protected Species Survey Licence would be advantageous but not essential.
Strong field work experience and intending to develop career skills.
The Senior Ecologist role would suit someone who has:
Excellent project management and report writing skills.
A Full UK Driving Licence - due to rural nature of our fieldwork.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Ecologist role
~ Company performance bonus
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Pension Scheme, career development path - with committed mentoring, cycle to work scheme.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.