Seasonal Ecologists

About this opportunity

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic team players with a desire to join a well-established and respected environmental consultancy for the upcoming season.

Working alongside our high-performing team of experienced and knowledgeable ecological consultants, you will play a key role in the delivery of a diverse range of ecological and environmental based projects, including:

• Assisting with protected species surveys
• Undertaking data consultations and reviewing biological records
• Assisting with habitat surveys
• Assisting with Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
• Pre-survey preparation
• Field recording, data entry and input of survey data
• Drafting environmental reports

Essential Skills / Experience

The skills and experience we require will depend on the grade you are applying for, but we seek the following from our seasonal ecologists:

• Educated to graduate level in a relevant subject
• The ability to work away from home as / when required to undertake surveys as part of a field team (all expenses paid)
• GIS experience desirable (training can be provided)
• CIEEM membership desirable
• CSCS card holder desirable
• Full driving licence

What we can offer our employees

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pro-rated
• Regional and Companywide events
• Career development and progression
• Inter-regional technical working groups
• Volunteer days and matched charity fundraising

We are proud of our innovative nature, customer focus and drive to continually improve. We put people at the heart of what we do and employ more than 150 professional staff throughout a network of 10 regional offices across Scotland, England, and Wales.

Who are Ecus?

As an SME Environmental Consultancy firm, and part of the Cura Terrae group of environmental companies, we have a national presence across Scotland, England, and Wales, with plans to extend our network further and grow the company substantially over the coming years.

Ecus Ltd offers an environmental and sustainability consulting service where we aim to integrate what we do around the core principles of achieving a zero carbon and circular economy, the ecological imperative of biodiversity enhancement, healthy environments for people and places, and consideration of the future needs and resilience of society and infrastructure.

We have a strong focus around the natural and earth sciences and can provide a service which blends key skills in ecology, landscape, heritage, archaeology and arboricultural disciplines with environmental planning and management to reimagine projects and benefit sites.

With over 30 years of experience, our areas of expertise include:

• Ecology
• Environmentalplanning and consenting
• Landscape
• Heritage
• Archaeology
• Carbon management
• Arboriculture
• Habitat creation

We always seek to recruit dedicated professionals who are committed to achieving positive environmental and sustainability outcomes, with a track record of delivering for clients and for their colleagues.

Working for us

Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. We promote integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We invest in our people and support professional development and are committed to supporting our people and giving them tools to make improvements to their health and wellbeing.

Become part of our team!

Additional Information

Ecus is an equal opportunities employer, we provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working and we are proud to have gained Investors in People ‘Silver’ status.

Applications should be made via email to recruitment@cura-terrae.com and should include a CV and covering letter outlining the position applied for along with a portfolio (if applicable) to demonstrate your range of technical skills and experience (less than 10MB file or include a sharing download link).

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: From £21,255.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location