Assistant Ecologist

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 stays

What'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 skills

To 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 Inverness

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.