Junior Ecologist - Inverness
Salary : £30,000-£36,000 DOE + benefits Location : Inverness (hybrid / flexible) | Hours : 40 hrs / week | Paid mileage | TOIL Start : ASAP
Role overview
Join a small, friendly environmental consultancy (10-15 staff) as a Junior Ecologist. Support field surveys and reporting across peatland restoration, bats, woodland creation and renewables projects across Scotland. Great development opportunity with hands on fieldwork, mentoring and clear progression.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with ecological surveys and data collection (bats, habitats, macroinvertebrates, GWDTE)
- Help prepare technical notes and input to reports
- Support ECoW duties on site under supervision (training provided)
- Travel to remote Scottish sites, including occasional island visits (air travel provided)
- Work with senior staff to deliver project tasks and client communications
Candidate profile
~2 years' experience in ecological consultancy or relevant field rolesCompetent in field survey techniques and data recordingGood report writing and communication skillsWillingness to travel to remote sites and work outdoors in variable conditionsFull UK driving licence preferredBenefits & highlights
Competitive starter salary with annual review25 days holiday + 9 statutory holidaysPaid mileage at 45ppm and TOIL policyHybrid working and flexible arrangementsStructured mentoring and CPD opportunities within a small, supportive teamHow to apply