We are recruiting for a passionate, ambitious individual to join our team of ecological and environmental consultants. The ideal candidate will have an established overall understanding of ecology with a relevant terrestrial specialism. The candidate would ideally have a strong understanding of biodiversity enhancement and experience of authoring Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) chapters. They should be looking to expand and develop their knowledge and experience by contributing to sustainable and ethical development, supporting the move to carbon neutral. The appointed staff member will be an active member of the Affric team, leading the provision of ecological advice as part of our multidisciplinary team, and will contribute to the day-to-day tasks of the consultancy as a whole. The role will include: · Undertake both desk-based and field survey activities to contribute to the understanding of ecology present within a project area; · Understanding and assessing the implications of projects on ecological receptors, providing input to project design to minimise adverse effects and maximise benefits; · Identification of mitigation and enhancement techniques; · Lead authoring and/or quality control reviewing: Survey Reports, Habitat Management Plans, Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRA), Environmental Supporting Documents and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA); · Undertaking biodiversity enhancement assessments; and · Applying for European Protected Species Licences as required. The successful candidate will be based in the Affric Limited office, 20 minutes southwest of Inverness. On occasion, you may be expected to travel to meet clients’ needs; this may include working away for a few days or more at a time.