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Ecologist - Scotland - £28,000 – £50,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits 

Posted 25 February 2026
Salary £28000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Company Vehicle + Benefits
LocationScotland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Agricultural & Farm ServicesAgronomy, Fertilisers, Crop Protection & Agrochemicals
ReferenceCP - 59584

Job description

Ecologist 
Ecologist - Scotland - £28,000 – £50,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits 

The Job:
Based from either the Stirling or Nairn area, this position reports directly to the Head of Ecology and plays a key role in leading ecological projects, advising internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring high environmental standards across a varied portfolio of land management and development projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to make a meaningful environmental and social impact within a commercially focused organisation.

Key responsibilities include:
- Representing and promoting high environmental standards
- Delivering ecological services aligned to client and business objectives
- Undertaking and managing ecological surveys (habitats and protected species)
- Analysing survey data and preparing technical reports and assessments
- Managing ecological and protected species licence applications
- Carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties
- Managing project budgets, timelines and resources
- Advising on environmental legislation and regulatory compliance
- Supporting forestry and land management operations on ecological matters
- Supervising and mentoring colleagues on ecological best practice

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure familiarity with company systems and procedures.

The Candidate:
- Relevant qualification in ecology, environmental science, land use or related discipline
- Membership of (or working towards) CIEEM or equivalent professional body
- Proven experience delivering and coordinating ecological surveys (habitats, protected species, birds, reptiles)

The Package:
- Salary £28,000 – £50,000 DOE
- Company vehicle (business & private use)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance

Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CPowell@agriRS.co.uk.

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