Consultant Ecologist

Henry Gunn; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy in London is seeking a main-grade Ecologist for a full-time, permanent position. The role offers hybrid working and focuses on residential and commercial development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience, with proficiency in bat surveys and habitat classification. Additional perks include flexible working options and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Payment of professional membership for CIEEM

Flexible working

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing internal & external training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
• Experienced with protected species licenses is ideal.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Join as a main-grade Ecologist on a full-time basis.
• Work primarily with residential and commercial development.
• Travel limited to home-based and on-site work.

Skills

Bat surveys

BNG and UK habitat classification surveys

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Ecological Consultant - London (Hybrid)

I am representing an Ecological consultancy based in London, who are on the lookout for a main-grade Ecologist, to come and join the team on a full time and permanent basis. My client specialises in residential and commercial development and services clients across the South East, therefore limiting travel and working away from home. This role is full-time and permanent and offers hybrid working options.

Responsibilities

Join a team as a main-grade Ecologist on a full-time, permanent basis. Work with a client base focused on residential and commercial development across the South East, with travel limited to appropriate levels for home-based and on-site work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years\' relevant experience
• A BSc or MSc in Ecology or other related discipline
• Proficient in bat surveys
• Experienced in BNG and UK habitat classification surveys
• Ideally one protected species license
• Full UK driving license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

• Restricted antisocial surveys (2-per week) & improved work life balance
• Payment of professional membership for CIEEM
• Flexible working
• 33 days annual leave (full time, including bank holidays)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing internal & external training

Next steps

If the above role is of interest, please get in touch and we can arrange a convenient time to talk. (Phone number removed)