Consultant Ecologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Consultant Ecologist to join their dynamic team in East Anglia. This role offers a hybrid schedule and involves delivering ecological consultancy services, conducting various ecological surveys, and managing projects in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on high-quality results, the company prides itself on its attention to detail and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ecology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Join a forward-thinking firm that values professional development and offers attractive benefits including holidays and in-house training.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday abroad after a year's service

Full Bupa membership after 5 years

In-house training from specialists

3-5 full days of CPD per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Ecology or Environmental Science.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological consultancy and mitigation works.
• Conduct ecological surveys including UKHab habitat surveys.
• Liaise with clients and statutory bodies.

Skills

Ecological Survey Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Data Management Software

Ecological Survey Tools

Job description

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Established in 2002, my client offers a wide range of ecological services. Since establishment, the company has grown into a dynamic team based in East Anglia. At the heart of their work is the ambition to provide pragmatic and cost-effective services for clients with high-quality results. They tend to work on local projects for a range of sectors including but not limited to; residential, industrial, commercial, research, maritime, and aquatic.

They tailor their services to the needs of their clients, and with a core, dedicated team in place, they take pride in attention to detail. The services they provide include specialist mollusc, aquatic invertebrate, and botanical surveys, as well as protected species advice, reporting, and surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newt, reptiles, crayfish, fish, birds (including barn owl), hazel dormouse, otter, water vole, and small mammals. They also offer advice tailored for individual clients to help meet a range of ecological needs, such as habitat management and enhancement plans.

Your new role

This is a full-time Consultant Ecologist role with a hybrid schedule, based in East Anglia.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver ecological consultancy and mitigation works in a fast-moving, client-focused environment.
2. Undertake a wide range of ecological surveys including UKHab habitat surveys and more specialist work such as protected species surveys and mitigation.
3. Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, and report writing.
4. Liaise with clients and statutory bodies.
5. Assist senior colleagues with more specialist work, for example, providing support on protected species surveys.
6. Input into ecological sections of Environmental Impact Assessments.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Experience in conducting ecological surveys in the UK and preparing associated reports and assessments.
• Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex ecological issues and concepts to clients and colleagues with varying levels of understanding.
• A full, clean UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• GCN, Dormouse, and Bat Licences would be preferable.
• Excellent report writing and IT skills.

What you'll get in return

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• After a year's service, you will be invited to go on a holiday abroad.
• After 5 years, they offer a full Bupa membership.
• Wide range of in-house training from individual specialists.
• 3-5 full days of CPD per year based on the needs of the team.
• Local site work - very rare long journeys or staying away.