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Assistant Ecology Officer x 2

3 months ago

Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom The Highland Council Full time

£32,814 to £36,727 per annum
35 hours per week
Closing date: 19 August

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced full-time ecologists (1 permanent and 1 fixed term for 23 months) to join the Highland Council's Ecology Survey Team, a small friendly team that provide a wide range of ecological services to Council projects and services. The Ecology Survey Team sits alongside the Ecology Planning Team and are part of a wider team of specialist officers that advise the Council on issues affecting the Scottish highland's exceptional countryside, heritage and natural resources.

You will be a key ecological contact for a range of Council projects. You will undertake ecological survey and prepare reports, provide ecological advice and guidance to Council officers and contractors and deliver mitigation and enhancement requirements in relation to a wide variety of developments and projects, including acting as an Ecological Clerk of Works where required. You will get to work on large capital infrastructure developments, including flood protection schemes, new roads, housing developments and new schools through to smaller projects and schemes across the Council buildings and green spaces. You will play an instrumental role in helping the Council tackle the climate and ecological emergency including contributing to the delivery of the Highland Nature Biodiversity Action Plan and the emerging Council Ecological Strategy.

You will have an excellent grasp of Highland ecology and demonstrable practical experience of ecological survey (including Phase 1 habitat survey, protected species survey, NVC etc), succinct written reporting skills (including Preliminary Ecological Assessments and EcIAs) and a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy. You will have experience managing ecological projects. Experience using biodiversity net gain metrics and protected species licence/s would be an advantage.

You will have a degree in ecology or a related discipline, be a Member of CIEEM (or have the commitment to work towards such) and have experience in a similar role. You will be comfortable working safely in remote and challenging environments, including active construction sites and be willing to undertake some survey work outwith standard hours.

You will be comfortable working with a wide range of people, including fellow officers and Council managers and project teams, developers, agents, consultants and the public.

For full information including job specification and how to apply click here(for the permanent position) or herefor the fixed term position.