At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct ecological surveys, manage projects, and mentor junior ecologists in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a growing environmental consultancy making a difference in infrastructure and development.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, career progression, and opportunities for technical development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work on diverse projects and build client relationships.
- Why this job: Make an impact on the environment while advancing your ecology career with experienced specialists.
- Qualifications: Degree in Ecology, relevant experience, and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ecologist through to Senior Ecologist to join a growing environmental consultancy delivering projects across the infrastructure, utilities and development sectors.
Whether you're looking to take the next step in your ecology career or you're already operating at Senior level, you'll join a collaborative team working on a varied portfolio of projects with excellent opportunities for technical development, project responsibility and long-term career progression.
This role offers a blend of fieldwork, technical reporting, project management and client interaction, with flexibility to work remotely, on-site and alongside experienced ecological specialists.
The Role Depending on your level of experience, you'll be responsible for: Undertaking protected species and habitat surveys.
Delivering UKHab surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including metric calculations.
Acting as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECo W) and supporting environmental compliance on site.
Managing ecological projects from survey through to delivery.
Preparing and reviewing technical reports including PEAs, Ec IAs, HRA screening, protected species licence applications and habitat assessments.
Supporting project management, programme delivery and commercial performance.
Producing habitat maps and spatial analysis using GIS software.
Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
Supporting tender submissions and project proposals.
Mentoring junior ecologists and providing technical guidance (Senior level).
About You We're keen to hear from candidates with: A degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline. 2+ years' experience for Ecologist level or 4+ years' consultancy experience for Senior Ecologist.
Experience delivering protected species surveys, habitat surveys and ecological reporting.
Good knowledge of UKHab, Biodiversity Net Gain and UK ecological legislation.
Experience acting as an ECo W and delivering site-based work.
Membership of CIEEM (or working towards).
At least one protected species licence or working towards (bat, dormouse or similar desirable), with additional licences advantageous for Senior level.
Experience using GIS software such as QGIS.
Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Desirable Experience Ecological consultancy experience across infrastructure, highways, rail, utilities or property projects.
Experience preparing Ec IAs, HRAs and protected species licence applications.
Strong understanding of planning processes and environmental legislation.
Experience liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
Knowledge of digital data collection tools and bat analysis software.
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