Graduate Ecologist

Vacancy No
- VN3879

Employment Type
- Permanent

Contract Type
- Full-Time

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**Job Description**:
SLR are looking for graduate or project Ecologists to join our highly successful and expanding team to work on a wide variety of ornithological surveys and deliver the associated analysis and report writing.

These roles would be suited to a remote worker or someone based near our offices (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling). We are looking for applicants that live in Central Scotland ideally.

**THE ROLE**:
The role will involve assisting with field surveys and mitigation projects, e.g., relating to ornithology, protected/notable mammals and habitats. You may also be involved in herpetofauna, fish habitat and invertebrate surveys. Due to the Duties will suit your career ambitions and skills and may include some of the following:

- Assisting with and delivering ecological surveys for a range of fauna, including birds, otter, pine marten, badger, red squirrel, water vole, wildcat and badger, bats etc.
- Assisting with and delivering habitat surveys, e.g., UK Hab surveys or similar.
- Keeping accurate field notes in accordance with the principles of scientific data collection, with experience in handling, recording and storing data effectively.
- Having a good understanding of wildlife legislation and being able to communicate this clearly to colleagues, clients and contractors.

**ABOUT US**:
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 staff across 6 regions, including over 1,000 in Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

**ABOUT YOU**:
If you are interested, and hold a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you. In order to succeed, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:

- A BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable).
- A good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment.
- Protected /notable species survey experience of relevance to Scotland.
- Ornithological, botanical, terrestrial or freshwater fauna surveys

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR**
- We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.- **To apply**-
Key Responsibilities
- ..Country
- United Kingdom

Office
- Edinburgh; Glasgow; Stirling