Botanical Ecologist
Bowland Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy. Due to continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a specialist Botanical Ecologist to our friendly and supportive team. The role will be based at our office in central Glasgow with the option to also work from home. The successful candidate must have the flexibility 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:
- 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
- Additional Annual Leave added for every year worked up to 30 days
- Employee Assistance Programme
Level and Scope of role depending upon experience (Botanical Ecologist):
- Manage own projects 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 mitigation schemes
- Assisting with other projects as required
- Supervision/Training of Assistant Ecologists
Successful Candidates (Ecologist) will:
- Have a relevant degree level qualification
- Have membership of CIEEM or equivalent
- Ideally have a minimum 3 years in practice experience
- Experience of botanical and habitat surveys, ideally to NVC level and FISC4/equivalent.