Associate Ecologist

Access Talent Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in London seeks an experienced Associate Ecologist to manage significant ecological projects and mentor a team. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Ecology and have CIEEM membership. This role offers competitive salary and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading and managing ecology projects.
• A strong understanding of ecological assessments required.
• Full UK Driving License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a regional office within a national team.
• Manage nationally significant ecology projects.
• Apply ecological knowledge for Habitat Regulation Assessments.

Skills

Project management

People management

Habitat Regulation Assessments

UKHab classification

Natural England Biodiversity Metric

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

CIEEM membership or equivalent chartership

Job description

Overview

An award-winning and market-leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to hire an Associate Ecologist to work in their Surrey office. You will join a business at the forefront of the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain to work on nationally important infrastructure projects. You will join an established and supportive national team to lead and mentor a regional office.

You will be an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Ecologist with previous experience leading and managing projects and people. You will also have a strong knowledge of Habitat Regulation Assessments, UKHab classification and the Natural England Biodiversity Metric. As part of your role you will manage nationally significant project and take the lead on delivering and supporting the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a regional office within an established national team.
• Manage nationally significant projects and support the wider team.
• Apply knowledge of Habitat Regulation Assessments, UKHab classification and the Natural England Biodiversity Metric.

Qualifications

• Have CIEEM membership, or equivalent and chartership
• A degree in Ecology, or similar related subject
• Strong project and people management skills
• A full UK Driving License

In return you will receive a competitive salary and package and be supported in your career and have visible progression opportunities. You will work in a flexible environment with hybrid working options.

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