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Ecology & Biodiversity Consultant

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Inverness, Highlands

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Job Title: Ecology & Biodiversity Consultant

Location: Inverness

Salary: Competitive 

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team.

About the Role:

We seek an Ecology and Biodiversity Consultant to support the growth and development of the ecology and biodiversity team in Inverness. We are keen to hear from ecologists with 1-3 years' experience who have been involved in ecological surveys and desk-based work in Scotland.

Arthian currently has a small team of ecologists in Inverness, as well as further teams across Scotland and England who carry out work across the UK. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in a wide range of projects across all sectors, as well working closely with a local team to support project delivery in the area. 

About You:

Essential Skills and Experience:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A willingness to learn
Basic understanding or experience of field surveys for some of the following; habitats, birds, bats, water vole, otter, reptiles, invasive plants
Willingness to work with contracting teams on site whilst undertaking nesting bird checks or Ecological Clerk of Works
Ability to undertake desk-based assessments, using MAGIC and online resources
Some experience of contributing to ecological reports or other technical documentsDesirable Skills and Experience:

A protected species licence holder (Schedule 1 birds, bats, otter, badger and/or water vole)
Some awareness of commerciality, for example, through contributing to pricing work and writing fee proposalsQualifications:

BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or related discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)Additional information:

The role may require travel (including occasional overnight stays) across the UK, depending on project requirements
A full clean driving licence is desirable
Legal right to live and work in the UK is requiredBenefits:

Health Cash Plan
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive Salary & Annual Review
Sponsored Company Social Events
Salary sacrifice schemes, eg, EV, cycle to work, holiday purchase
33 days annual leave
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policiesTo Apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter. Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation
Only those invited to interview will receive a replyPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Ecology Consultant, Biodiversity Consultant, Ecology, Scientific Consultant, Ecologist, Project Manager, Project Assistant may also be considered for this role

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