Overview

To assist the ecology team in the delivery of site surveys, mitigation, reporting and advisory work. Duties to include ecological surveys, desk study and report writing, mitigation design, site supervision, BREEAM assessments and liaison with internal/external clients and sub-contractors. Project management of small sized/risk jobs and involvement in large schemes.

  • Provide consultancy services in relation to ecology by undertaking both office and site based work
  • Provision of ecological advice especially with regard to one or more of the following: botany, ornithology or protected species
  • Site supervision during site investigations and construction programmes when required (Ecological Clerk of Works)
  • Training to manage small projects independently.  Develop the ability to undertake financial management of project tasks by acting as a task manager
  • Develop and enhance existing skills in ecology
  • Support the preparation of proposal and tender documents
  • Adhere to the company Health and Safety Policy

Qualifications required

  • Qualified to degree level, preferably to MSc level in a relevant environmental science
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or suitably qualified to apply)

Experience required

  • Strong demonstrable ecological survey, assessment and report writing experience
  • Experience in botany or ornithology would be preferred
  • Previous experience of working with protected species. Possession of at least one relevant SNH/NE/NRW licence an advantage
  • The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner and produce clear and concise written documents in English
  • Computer literate with skills in MS Office

Qualities required

  • Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met
  • Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors
  • Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be enthusiastic
  • Able to work away from the office location in remote locations or on uneven terrain / aquatic environments

Salary range

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as the following benefits: pension scheme, life assurance cover, professional qualification assistance and incentives, staff benefits scheme and two annual professional institution fees paid.

Further information/Application

For further information or to apply please contact Keith Ross (keith.ross@sweco.co.uk)

Please note that there is an incentive payment available for applicants who apply directly and are successfully appointed.

SWECO is committed to achieving equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date:  21st June 2019

Job reference: 000278

Location: Edinburgh

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Business unit: Environment

Hours per week: 37.5