Graduate Consultant Ecologist

EnviroCentre Limited has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Consultant Ecologist to join a highly motivated team to assist in the delivery of protected species, habitat survey, ecological appraisal and impact assessment projects.

You will be supporting our ecology team, whilst being mentored and line managed by experienced ecologists. You will have the opportunity to apply and develop your existing knowledge, learn new skills, gain experience in survey planning, design, delivery of project tasks, health and safety and professional consulting.

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following elements:

• Preparation of survey methods and compilation of ecological desk studies;
• Assistance in the delivery of habitat (UKHAB) and protected species surveys;
• Assisting as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to deliver onsite ecological auditing mainly on infrastructure projects in Scotland;
• Data management and mapping using infield technology and GIS;
• Contributing to/producing high quality ecological reports;
• Understanding and writing risk assessments for site work; and
• Supporting office management and company processes.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Educated to degree level in Ecology or a related discipline;
• Some experience in habitat (UKHAB) and protected species surveys;
• Qualifying/or eligible member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• An understanding of current environmental legislation, policy trends and ecological guidance;
• Good breath of knowledge in ecological areas with drive and enthusiasm to develop consultancy skills on the job;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Skills in GIS would be advantageous;
• The flexibility to conduct survey of nocturnal/crepuscular species, and/ or away from home as required; and
• A full, clean, UK driving licence – NB: Driving is a perquisite of the role.

What EnviroCentre can offer you:-

Whether you are an individual just starting your career or bringing some years of experience with you, we support all employees in achieving their next career steps. We invest in training and developing our employees, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our service areas.

Become part of our highly respected team and you’ll be working alongside technical experts in a range of environmental disciplines who take pride in the quality of service that we offer at every stage of the project lifecycle.

You will also be part of our successful graduate training programme and will be offered ample opportunities to learn and develop as part of this programme.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, hybrid working and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation including generous holidays, a training allowance, company pension contributions and more.

We actively promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within and outside our organisation and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all sections of society.

We are committed to provide reasonable support or adjustment in our recruitment processes. If you need support or you have any question relation to this role, please contact Lesley Stewart on 0141 341 5047 or via email at lstewart@envirocentre.co.uk

To apply, please complete the Job Application Form, which can be downloaded from the careers section of our website and return this along with your CV to Lesley Stewart at Recruitment@envirocentre.co.uk

You can learn much more about EnviroCentre at www.envirocentre.co.uk