Location
Edinburgh

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As an Ecologist at Ramboll, you will undertake desk studies for ecological and ornithological data and assist with survey planning, including preparation of Health and Safety Plans. You will conduct field surveys for habitats and protected species, including work on remote upland sites across Scotland. Additionally, you will undertake ornithological surveys for renewable energy and linear infrastructure developments. Key deliverables over the first 12-24 months include Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, species survey reports, and potentially Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

Experience
Experience in ecological and ornithological data collection and survey work is expected, including field surveys in remote locations.

About you
You should be motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. A commitment to health and safety and the ability to work in challenging environments across Scotland is essential.

Qualifications
Relevant ecological or environmental qualifications are desirable to support your role in survey planning and delivery.