Assistant/Consultant Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning consultancy seeks an Assistant/Consultant Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Nottingham. This role offers a unique blend of office and fieldwork, perfect for someone eager to dive into the property sector. You'll manage ecological projects, collaborate with planning agents, and support biodiversity initiatives. With a focus on client relationships, this position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about ecology and looking to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Car Allowance

Professional Development Support

Flexible Working Options

Pension Contributions

Membership Fees Payment

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or environmental consultancy is essential.
• Working towards full membership of CIEEM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field surveys and manage project budgets.
• Support with ecological impact assessments and recommendations.

Skills

Project Management

Ecological Field Surveys

Biodiversity Net Gain

Data Collection

Client Liaison

Knowledge of Plant or Animal Groups

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 47bdbc03265a

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Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your company

My client is an award-winning, independently owned firm specialising in commercial property consultancy. They offer a wide range of services including development, planning, property management, and valuation. With over 30 years of experience, they provide tailored property solutions to clients across the UK, ensuring first-class service through their knowledgeable and experienced team. Their offices are located in several major cities, and they pride themselves on their collaborative and client-focused approach.

Your new role
This position involves collaborating with a team of six ecologists, either from an office or home setting. It offers a balanced mix of office duties and fieldwork, which may require very rare overnight stays during the week. The role presents ample opportunities to build client relationships through various social and networking events, making it ideal for someone looking to establish long-term client connections.

This position is ideal for someone eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of the property sector. It offers the opportunity to collaborate with planning and residential agents on projects from inception through to construction and long-term management. Additionally, the role is particularly appealing if you want to support the implementation of protected species mitigation after consents are granted.

Responsibilities

1. Project Management - coordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
2. Desk studies – coordinating and assessing existing ecological information produced by the team.
3. Ecological field surveys and coordinating junior members of staff and supporting improvements in in-field data collection techniques.
4. Supporting with assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts, and devising monitoring schemes.
5. Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and the use of DEFRA metric.
6. Production of survey reports, drafting Environmental Statement chapters, and other documents to support planning.
7. Supporting senior members of staff by attending meetings.
8. General administrative/management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, health and safety (including risk assessment), and marketing.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Experience of working within a planning or environmental consultancy.
2. Strong project management skills/experience.
3. A relevant degree preferable and working towards full membership of CIEEM.
4. Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and data collection.
5. Knowledge of plant or animal groups and working towards a specialism.
6. You may have a particular ecological specialism or hold protected species licences.
7. Excellent commercial and project management skills.
8. Full driving license.

What you'll get in return

1. To work in a friendly environment with excellent opportunities to learn about the property sector.
2. Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to company performance.
3. Generous support package for professional development through both internal and external training.
4. Generous car allowance.
5. Payment of membership fees to relevant professional bodies.
6. The opportunity to work with, and help in developing, our use of new and exciting technologies in the field.
7. To be encouraged to have your say on how the company’s aims are delivered.
8. Contributions to a pension.
9. Flexible working including options for home working.