Assistant Ecologist
£25,000 - £30,000
Inverness
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to join a supportive team and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the Highlands. The Assistant Ecologist will contribute to ecological surveys, fieldwork, reporting and ecological mitigation, with opportunities to develop experience across a broad range of protected species and habitats.
The Assistant Ecologist role will involve:
Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
- Supporting ecological impact assessments and reporting
- Assisting with ecological mitigation and monitoring
- Contributing to ECoW and construction-related ecological work
- Travelling across the Highlands and Islands, with occasional overnight staysWhat's on offer:
Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Varied project portfolio
- Opportunities to develop specialist ecological skillsTo be considered:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in ecology/environmental science
- Some practical ecology survey experience
- Good understanding of Scottish ecology and protected species
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Full right to work in the UK
- Living in or within a commutable distance of InvernessIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
