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We are ecological and environmental surveyors. Offering a wide range of surveys in Argyll and across Scotland. Our key specialist areas are butterflies, moths and freshwater invertebrates.

We are specialists in invertebrate surveys, data management and interpretation. We aim to provide professional, scientific and practical advice. We offer a full service of data collection, analysis and reporting.

We also offer workshops and demonstrations at public events.


I am a friendly down to earth individual looking to gain employment within the environmental/agricultural/animal husbandry sector. I have a host of practical ‘hands on’ experience and knowledge in many ecological, agricultural and wildlife habitat areas.

Ecologist with experience in protected species surveys, ECoW, freshwater surveys, water quality monitoring, and environmental microbiology

Environmental consultant based in Cheshire with over 35 years’ experience working with public authorities, communities, NGOs and the private sector to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and historic environment. My aim is to help people match their plans and aspirations with the need to safeguard the environment through common-sense and sustainable solutions.

I am seeking more opportunities as a seasonal ecologist for the upcoming season. I have an MSc in Environmental Conservation and 3 years of experience working as a seasonal ecologist, I have a dormouse license and a CSCS card for professionals. 

My professional experience includes 20 years of project coordination and program management. 

Three key words to describe my work ethic include: Organised  Scientific  Reliable.

Recently I successfully completed my MSc in Biodiversity Conservation. 

I am a freelance ecologist with over five year experience based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. I specialise in protected species surveys (dormice, GCN, bats, otters, water voles, badgers, breeding birds). I hold licences for GCN & dormice. 

A motivated individual with passion and experience in parks,horticulture, conservation, ecology, community engagement and volunteers. 

Having completed a BSc in Countryside Conservation I am now undertaking a part time Msc in Biological Recording and Ecological Recording with Manchester Metropolitan University. I am looking for work that will compliment this and add to my experience

I am a recent Durham Biosciences graduate seeking a career in Ecology in which I can gain professional accreditation with CIEEM as a chartered Ecologist. I have field survey and report experience from my degree and am keen to develop further skills.

Jade Flear O'Rourke BSc (Hons)

5 years experience

Natural England licences: Bat, Barn Owl, Great Crested Newt

Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurances

HS2 passport, Highways England passport, CSCS card, Safety Critical certificate

I am looking to use knowledge and skills gained from my MSc. volunteering and work experience to make a difference to the natural world. By improving access, protection, education and understanding  better outcomes can be achieved.

A highly motivated individual with a proven track record of success. A passion for conservation which I want to share with others. MRes Endangered Species Recover and Conservation degree holder. Looking for a chance to apply my skills and knowledge.

Hard working, knowledgable graduate seeing work in a braod range of sectors including, but not limited to: 
Ecological Consultancy (including sub-contracting/subbie)

Environmetnal Consultancy

Surverying

GIS, cartography and mapping

Outdoor learning consultant and field work provider. Organising, developing, planning and leading curriculum linked field trips for visiting schools

Consultation service for schools.  Providing INSET training on outdoor learning in their school grounds.  

GIS digital mapping and Small Business IT Consultant since 2001 with expertise in renewable energy, conservation, woodlands/forestry and agri-environment work.

  • GIS map production
  • Spatial Data Management
  • Bespoke ArcGIS Training
  • GIS/GPS Field surveys

Having had varied positions including self-employment, construction and catering sectors, a change in circumstances focused my lifelong interest in wildlife and the environment.  
By studying, training and gaining experience through persistence I finally managed to attend University to complete a BSc Hons in Countryside Management with a career in conservation as a goal.
Have a determination to achieve employment in interesting countryside, species or landscape management in wildlife, habitats or the environmental sectors through use of personal learning, understanding, knowledge, training and experience.  
Researching, experience of setting up projects, achievable outcomes, business processes, and management skills coupled with in-field ground truth experience from running busy kitchens to voluntary groups or habitat management or improvement.
Developed, worked on and been part of community projects, businesses and voluntary groups, with both communication and physical skills contributing transferable skills gained in varied and competent positions.  From driving, machinery operation/maintenance to computing packages, or chair of groups, people skills, team work and health and safety learning these have been essential in working environments.  A self-focus and determination has always been useful in positions of self-employment as it is only yourself to make it work, but the positive, enjoyment and excitement of the job or project brings forward all of the experience and skills to achieve positive outcomes.    

Environmental professional with extensive strategic, policy, tender, funding and project management experience both home and overseas. 

A fully indentured precision engineer with practical conservation, team leadership skillset.

Eleven years experience as professional writer, 13 years as forest craftsman/ grounds maintenance, seeking remote freelance writing projects in promotion, grant writing and education.

Reliable licensed Bat Surveyor with 18 years experience and an MSc in Biological Recording and a strong military background. 

Can also undertake GCN, reptile and dormouse survey tasks.

Based close to Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border. 



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