Field Survey Technician

About us:            WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies.  WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental modelling, marine and biodiversity studies and a range of assurance related services.  WKC’s award winning team are strategically located in the Middle East, the UK, Philippines and South Africa allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The role:         The Environmental Field Technician will support the ecology team in delivering high-quality field surveys and environmental data collection across project sites in Saudi Arabia. The role involves assisting ecologists with ecological and biodiversity surveys, species identification support, sampling, accurate data recording, and ensuring all fieldwork is undertaken safely and in line with project methodologies and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Support WKC ecologists (terrestrial and/or marine) conducting field surveys, including:
  
  
  
  • Assist the ecology team in conducting field surveys (flora, fauna, habitat, and biodiversity assessments).
  
  
  • Support in setting up and maintaining field equipment (e.g., camera traps, GPS devices, acoustic monitors).
  
  
  • Collect, manage, and record ecological data accurately using approved methods and formats.
  
  
  • Ensure fieldwork complies with company protocols, Saudi environmental regulations, and international best practice.
  
  
  • Support logistics, including preparation of survey kits, mobilization, and site coordination.
  
  
  • Assist in specimen/sample collection, labeling, storage, and transport where required.
  
  
  • Document field observations, photographs, and habitat characteristics for reporting purposes.
  
  
  • Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards during all site activities.
  
  
  • Provide field support in remote desert, mountain, and coastal environments as required.
  
  
  • Collaborate with senior ecologists and contribute to technical reporting inputs (e.g., survey notes, GIS data).
  
  
  
  

Candidate Requirements;

• Fluent in Arabic; 


• Drivers license;


• Based in KSA 


• Own Vehicle