Your new company
You'll be working with an established environmental consultancy delivering ecology support across a range of projects throughout the UK. Due to ongoing project demand, they are looking to expand their network of experienced freelance Ecologists for current and upcoming work.
Your new role
As a Freelance Ecologist, you'll provide flexible support across a variety of ecology projects. Assignments will vary depending on your experience, location and specialist skills, with opportunities available for both short and longer-term contracts.
Typical work may include:
- Protected species surveys and assessments
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
- Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support
- Habitat surveys and condition assessments
- Technical reporting
- Site surveying
- Supporting mitigation and ecological compliance on projects
What you'll need to succeed
- Professional experience working within ecology
- Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practice
- Experience completing ecological surveys and producing high-quality reports
- Protected species survey experience, with licences highly desirable
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Previous consultancy or project-based experience preferred
- Protected species licences (Desirable not essential)
What you'll get in return
- Flexible contract opportunities
- Short and longer-term assignments available
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of ecology projects
- Opportunities suited to different levels of experienced ecological professionals
What you need to do now
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