Associate Ecologist in London

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: Various offices in EnglandSalary: 55,000
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- 65,000 (DOE) (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / EnvironmentCompany: HaysConsultant: Joshua BollardHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: Email: new companyMy client is proud to be leading the way in the Utilities and Infrastructure sector, helping to bring the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day.
Their teams of land, environmental, and geospatial specialists work together to secure the consents needed to deliver critical infrastructure projects.Their comprehensive services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, ecology, environmental impact assessments, and geospatial mapping—each playing a vital role in enabling sustainable development.
Your new roleTheir day-to-day work is varied, working on permitted development projects through to large infrastructure projects through protected landscapes in some of the most remote parts of the country.
They are one of the largest suppliers of land and property services to the offshore wind market and currently provide environmental and planning services to a range of utilities providers.
They work with their clients, help them deliver improved water quality in our rivers and all kinds of renewable energy technologies, including solar, BESS, onshore wind, hydrogen and many more
- so we can all look forward to Net Zero and a brighter, sustainable future!Lead the department and a small team with big plans for growth, where you will be given the opportunity to develop your career and help shape the future of the ecology team.Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs) – EIA/HRA expertise and peer review reports are highly desirable for Principal/ Associate roles.Working with internal and external teams, liaising with senior colleagues, helping to provide advice to clientsAssist in negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholdersEngage in development and design proposals, including advising on appropriate site location and construction methodologies, assisting with gaining the necessary consents and licences in order to deliver projectsWork within the team to provide ecological advice and provide innovative mitigation solutions enhancement and consideration across a range of sites and schemesLiaise with clients, consisting of engineers, developers and landowners, providing ecological advice on how to facilitate development on their projectHelp to provide all the necessary assistance to unlock utility project development in SSSI, SAC, SPA, RAMSAR, including applying for SSSI Assents and other permissionsYou’ll gain the experience and knowledge to be able to feed into Environmental Impact Assessment Screening, Scoping and chapters working with internal and external specialists and environmental stakeholders.Provide advice on the need for HRAs and be able to lead on their preparation and completion with limited input from othersTravel to meetings, client offices and site surveys across multiple projectsContribute to the development of the team through providing in-house training and support to junior team members (line management experience desirable for Principal/ Associate roles)Prepare fee proposals, tender applications, and manage project financesLead and manage complex ecological projects as part of a diverse portfolio of projectsDesign, procure and manage a range of protected species surveys and mitigation through in-house ecologists and our sub-consultant network.Complete ecological fieldwork to a level agreed based on role/experience – botanical, bat and ornithological survey expertise is highly desirable.What you'll need to succeedHold a BSc and/or MSc degree in Ecology or closely related subjectHave, or be eligible, for CIEEM membershipHave sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislationBe proficient in BNG assessments, and able to interpret and evaluate the Biodiversity Metric to deliver pragmatic solutions to clients (experience in securing off-site BNG solutions highly desirable)Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and lead negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholdersHold protected species survey licences (great crested newts and bats highly desirable)Be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC level 4 highly desirable but not essential)Be able to design and implement ecological mitigation projects, and habitat creation/ enhancement for BNGBe comfortable working independently and as part of a small team looking to expand across the UK.
Some level of overnight accommodation may be required.Hold a full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and be willing to travel for client meetings and site surveysWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive Salary: 55,000
- 65,000 DOEAnnual bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthdayVitality Health Membership (including private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families and your work/life balancePension Scheme via The Peoples PensionLife insurance (4x Base Salary)Free on-site parking in non-city centre officesCycle to work scheme26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave2 Weeks paid Paternity LeaveBHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailersThe Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) is effective at 1 year of service. xbpsjku Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ serviceProfessional development – paid study leaveMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the yearWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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- Joshua Bollard