Ecology & Biodiversity Consultant
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About the role
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. 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 documents Desirable 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 proposals
Requirements
- 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 required
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Additional Information
Job Title: Ecology & Biodiversity Consultant Location: Inverness Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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