The Opportunity
As an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist your role will involve overseeing regional projects, organising, carrying out ecological surveys, and producing a range of reports including protected species licence applications.
Project management duties will include client communication, writing fee proposals, tenders, invoicing and general office management.
You will be responsible for ensuring that advice and recommendations arising from surveys are communicated promptly and clearly to clients, verbally and in writing.
You should be a well-rounded technical ecologist and meet the following minimum requirements:
Experienced at Ecologist level within a UK ecological consultancy;
Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field;
Demonstrable team and independent working skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Hold a UK driving licence, have your own vehicle and must be prepared to travel to different sites and to work ecology survey hours.
Proven success in working in a busy team and coordinating team logistics;
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable additional skills and competency
One or more protected species survey licences for bats, GCN, dormice, rare reptiles, barn owls;
Experience with the planning system and technical reporting such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments;
Experience with licence applications and implementation;
Membership of CIEEM;
Mentorship experience;
GIS skills.
Additional skills advantageous for the role include:
Several years of professional consultancy experience;
Managerial or leadership experience;
Mitigation licensing experience;
Named Ecologist, BMCL registered or Earned Recognition scheme capabilities;
Multiple protected species survey licences (ideally, bats).
What's on Offer
This role offers a great opportunity for growth and professional development and our client strive to ensure that their employees work in an environment that is supportive, fair, challenging and enjoyable.
It provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate a broad range of ecological skills by undertaking specialist technical work, whilst working as part of a passionate, integrated, dynamic and friendly team.
Benefits include:
A generous profit-linked annual bonus scheme;
Minimum 25 days annual leave increasing over time;
Hybrid and flexible working system;
Pet-friendly offices;
Payment of professional membership fees;
Generous annual training and equipment budget;
37.5 hour working week;
Structured TOIL system;
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay;
Focus on local projects and conservation ethos;
Flexibility to design the job role to fit with your strengths and personal goals;
An equal opportunities employer who value diversity on their team.