Ecology Graduate - Edinburgh - March 26 start

Overview

Graduate ecologist role conducting field surveys, assessments & biodiversity projects.

Requirements

• driving licence
• ecology experience
• field skills
• ms office
• report writing
• 2:1 degree

What You Bring

-A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access -Previous experience in the ecology sector (eg, with an NGO as a volunteer or within a professional consultancy) would be beneficial, including work placements or relevant voluntary experience. -Good practical field skills -Strong numeracy -Keen interest and understanding of UK wildlife -Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback -Strong Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Word and Excel -Previous exposure to protected species surveys -Willing and able to visit other locations on company business -Ability to record data efficiently and methodically -Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues -Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.  Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole -Strong report writing skills -UK plant and animal (indirect and direct field signs) identification skills -2:1 degree and above (or equivalent) in Ecology or a subject with ecological component - Ecology, Environmental Biology, Zoology, Environmental Diagnosis and Management, Wildlife Conservation/Biodiversity, Conservation Biology and Resource Management, Species Identification and Surveying, Environmental Science/Consultancy, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Biological Science, Geography

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Benefits

-Commitment to continued education and improvement through our approved training schemes

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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