Bowland Ecology
Botanical Ecologist - Scotland
Bowland Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy. Due to continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Botanical Ecologist to our friendly and supportive team. The role will be based at our office in central Glasgow with the option for flexible home working. The successful candidate must be able to travel throughout Scotland as required.
Staff wellbeing underpins all that we do, and you will have the opportunity to develop and grow alongside the company.
You can expect:
- Competitive salary (£25K plus)
- The chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects including large scale infrastructure, brownfield sites, minerals projects and work commissioned by Government Agencies including projects that have won industry awards
- Payment of CIEEM membership fees
- Ongoing support via a bespoke training programme
- Flexible working and work from home options
- 20 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure. Additional Annual Leave added for every year worked up to 30 days
- Employee Assistance Programme
Scope of role (Botanical Ecologist)
- Manage own projects (including fee proposals and client liaison) and assist with the management of other projects as required
- Plan, coordinate and undertake habitat surveys including NVC, UKHAB, GWDTE, peatland surveys other specialist botanical surveys as required
- Production of ecology reports, desk studies and plans, and data input, management and analysis
- Design and implementation of simple ecological mitigation schemes
- Assisting with other projects as required
- Supervision of Assistant Ecologists
Successful Candidates (Ecologist) will:
- Have a relevant degree level qualification
- Have membership of CIEEM or equivalent
- Have minimum 3 years in practice experience
- Experience of botanical and habitat surveys, ideally to NVC level.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented within Ecology, including people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Please email info@bowlandecology.co.uk for a full job description and person specification. Application will be by CV and Covering Letter.
Closing date for applications: 9 AM Monday 1st April. Please note we reserve the right to close applications earlier than this date.
Closing Date: 01/04/2024 Location: Glasgow