Join our team! Peatland Restoration Skills Development Internship
Caledonian Climate is on the hunt for a passionate, self-motivated individual keen to build a career in peatland restoration and further our mission to recover Scotland’s degraded peatlands for the benefit of climate, nature and communities.
Supported by the Scottish Government's Peatland ACTION Fund, and delivered in partnership with Nature Scot and other agencies, this internship scheme seeks to upskill the next generation of Scotland’s nature professionals, providing hands-on training, practical experience and invaluable learning opportunities for those with an interest in peatland restoration and management.
The six-month, full-time internship with Caledonian Climate will offer the chosen candidate the chance to advance their skills in ecological surveying, peat depth and condition assessments, QGIS mapping, site monitoring, project planning and delivery, and contractor liaison across a wide range of live peatland projects – all under the supervision of our experienced and supportive team. Crucially, they’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the recovery of one of Scotland’s most remarkable natural assets in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.
If you’re looking to join one of the UK’s most rapidly evolving sectors and make a real difference to Scotland’s net-zero and nature targets, have a look at the job requirements below.
The ideal candidate will:
- A genuine interest in ecology, environmental datasets and spatial data creation, interpretation and presentation
- Be organised and reliable, with excellent attention to detail and able to take instructions
- Be willing to work outdoors in all weathers across remote peatland sites
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills, with an ability to work well with colleagues, contractors, landowners and wider stakeholders
- Be IT literate, confident in using Microsoft Office, and willing to learn QGIS, database tools, specialist software, and AI tools
- Own a full UK driving license
- Degree-level study or equivalent experience is welcome
To find out more about the position, please visit our careers page here.
Applications should be made via this portal, with a deadline of 12:00pm on Friday, 10 July 2026. Please contact info@caledonianclimate.com with any questions.
For more information on this article, please contact:
Freddie Ingleby
Managing Director
+44 (0) 7840 998 944
freddie@caledonianclimate.com
About Caledonian Climate
Working responsibly with the custodians of Scotland’s beautiful countryside, Caledonian Climate is committed to tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
To achieve this, we talk to forward-thinking businesses who want to fulfil their ambitions for carbon emission reductions through high-quality carbon credits with multiple co-benefits. We then partner them with landholders in the Scottish Highlands, maximising the ecological value and sustainability of their estates.
Building on our significant experience, and guided by a distinguished Advisory Board, Caledonian Climate is delivering the benchmark for long-term restoration of Scotland's degraded peatlands, locking away the carbon for good.
Our work also enhances biodiversity, improves water quality, boosts local economies and creates a compelling story for all of our partners to share.
