Overview

Salary Range: £27,295 – £42,745 (aligned to experience)

Location: Near Inverness or Stirling, Scotland
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Affric Limited

About Affric Limited

Affric Limited is a successful and ambitious environmental consultancy based near Inverness in the Highlands. We provide independent, professional environmental consultancy services to a range of business sectors, including renewables, distilleries, and ports and harbours.

Our close-knit, supportive team delivers ecological and environmental services across the project life cycle — from concept and construction to operation and decommissioning.

The Role

We are seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our team and provide specialist ecological input across a variety of projects, supporting the consenting process from feasibility through to decommissioning.

You will be expected to:

  • Produce supporting documents for various planning and consenting requirements

  • Design and conduct ecological surveys (aligned to your specialism)

  • Propose ecological and environmental mitigation strategies

  • Contribute to Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) pre-screening reports

  • Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters

  • Provide on-site ecological support

This role will be based at either our Inverness or Stirling office. Travel, including overnight stays, may occasionally be required to meet client needs.

Essential Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in ecology or a related subject

  • Relevant work experience in terrestrial ecology

  • Strong knowledge of Scottish wildlife legislation and ecological guidance

  • Experience completing extended Phase 1 Habitat or UKHab surveys

  • Excellent report writing and communication skills

  • A full, clean UK manual driving licence

  • A practical mindset and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in an Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) role

  • Additional field survey skills (e.g., protected species surveys)

  • Experience completing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals

  • Membership (or working toward membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM)

Benefits of Working at Affric

  • 25 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • Health care scheme for all employees

  • Paid professional membership subscriptions

  • Support for personal development and career progression

  • Regular internal and external training opportunities

  • Flexible working to support family, personal, or voluntary commitments

  • A friendly, supportive working environment with regular team events and socials

Application Notes:
The starting position and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

If you are interested in a position with Affric, please send a CV, cover letter, your key skills and salary expectations to:

Email: info@affriclimited.co.uk

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