Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate Ecologist to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in ecological consultancy. The role is hybrid, typically requiring at least 3 days in the office or on site.

What does the role involve?

As a Graduate Ecologist, you will undertake ecological surveys, including habitat surveys and surveys for legally protected species. Responsibilities also include report writing, liaising with clients, contractors, and the public to assist with land use and ecology points for BREEM assessments. You will produce habitat and survey plans and carry out Ecological Clerk of Works duties.

What do you need?

You should hold a degree in Ecology or a related subject. You might be a recent graduate or have some experience from another organization. The position can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, but travel to sites and other offices is required, so a full driver’s license is necessary.

Due to the nature of the work, you may need to work outside regular hours, such as night surveys for bats or early morning/evening site visits for reptiles and mitigation.

What’s in it for you?

You will experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment that encourages growth and development. This role offers a chance to help transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the required skills and are eager to join a business offering genuine career progression opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together

About Us

Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and future cities. Addressing societal challenges is more relevant and inspiring than ever. At Sweco, we bring together diverse experts to develop innovative solutions for urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability.

We offer global expertise with local presence, tailored to our clients’ needs. Our goal is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, helping them solve challenges now and in the future.

Sweco is committed to supporting work-life balance through flexible hours, part-time, and hybrid working options to accommodate individual needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to create a friendly and inclusive culture that respects individual contributions. We promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity for everyone.

We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to support service members and their families, and are a Disability Confident employer, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants under the Equality Act 2010.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process due to a disability, please contact us with your details: name, contact method, position title, and vacancy number. We will respond promptly to assist you.

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early. Our recruitment is managed by an internal team, and we work with trusted agencies on specific roles. We do not accept speculative CVs; such submissions become our property, and agencies are not eligible for fees. Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024, with no current additions planned.

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