Junior Ecologist

Junior Ecologist — Inverness

Salary: £30,000–£36,000 DOE + benefits

Location: Inverness (hybrid / flexible) | Hours: 40 hrs/week |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)
• 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 roles
• Competent in field survey techniques and data recording
• Good report writing and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to remote sites and work outdoors in variable conditions
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Benefits & highlights

• Competitive starter salary with annual review
• 25 days holiday + 9 statutory holidays
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Structured mentoring and CPD opportunities within a small, supportive team