Consultant Ecologist

JS Money Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JS Money Limited is seeking a motivated Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join a team of specialists. Located in London, the role involves conducting ecological surveys, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation. An exciting opportunity, this position offers competitive benefits and support for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service cover

Discretionary bonus scheme

Well-being programs

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in ecological consultancy.
• Experience with Phase 1 habitat survey and protected species.
• Full driving license and access to vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys including UKHab surveys.
• Manage projects and prepare ecological impact assessment reports.
• Liaise with clients and prepare fee proposals.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Project management

Client liaison

GIS

Wildlife legislation

Biodiversity Net Gain

Education

BSc or higher in a science-based discipline

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to support our clients' continued organic growth by seeking a highly motivated and skilled Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join a small team of around 10 ecological specialists based in the UK.

The role can be full or part-time (hybrid) from our client's Warrington offices.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients across the UK on a diverse range of projects, undertaking ecological surveys including UKHab habitat surveys and preferably for one or more protected species.

You will also be expected to manage ecological projects or tasks, liaise with clients and sub-consultants, and help prepare fee proposals and author technical reports, especially ecological impact assessment reports.

Ideally, You Will Have The Following:

• At least 2 years of experience in an ecological consultancy.
• Experience planning and conducting ecological surveys, including Phase 1 habitat survey or UKHab and protected species surveys.
• Ability and willingness to undertake site-based monitoring and field work.
• Familiarity with GIS and other mapping tools.
• A good understanding of wildlife legislation and the planning process.
• Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain.
• BSc or higher in an appropriate science-based discipline.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel will be required.
• A passion and flair for developing ecological enhancement and mitigation measures.

Rewards & Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary (dependent on experience) along with a benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, death in service life cover, discretionary bonus scheme, discretionary medical cover, and more.

They support their employees through wellbeing programs and policies such as flexible working, trained mental health first aiders, and an Employee Assistance Programme. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant growth plans, providing a fun yet professional environment for career progression.

Contact Us

If you're interested in this position or similar roles and would like a discreet, non-committal chat, please contact Jeremy Money at [e-mail]. If you do not receive a response within one working week, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We will retain your details confidentially and inform you of other suitable opportunities.

This is one of several exciting positions available through JSM Associates, covering Environmental and Sustainability fields including ESG, EIA, Ecology, Contaminated Land, Environmental Planning, Air Quality, and Noise.

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