Consultant Ecologist - West

Allen & York Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in West England is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their experienced team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in biological or environmental sciences, experience in ecological consultancy, and strong IT skills. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career development

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an ecological consultancy.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience with protected species licences is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver ecology consultancy services to projects.
• Provide ecology support to pollution emergency response.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Understanding of ecological field surveys

Strong IT skills

Analytical and numeric abilities

Willingness to learn new skills

Knowledge of aquatic environment legislation

Education

Degree in biological or environmental sciences

Job description

Overview

Consultant Ecologist
£Competitive plus company car or car allowance
West England

Allen & York are thrilled to be working with a highly regarded organisation, providing a wide range of environmental services to clients across the UK.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Ecologist to join the established and experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver ecology consultancy services to existing and new projects, providing ecology support to pollution emergency response.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a biological or environmental sciences discipline, with experience of working within an ecological consultancy.
• Solid understanding of the principles and practice of key ecological field surveys and wildlife legislation.
• Strong IT skills, capable of delivering high-quality communications with excellent analytical and numeric abilities.
• Willing to learn new skills; hold or be working towards a professional accreditation and protected species licences.
• Full, clean UK driving licence; flexibility to travel and adjust working hours depending on project locations and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of aquatic environment legislation and its implementation, particularly the Water Framework Directive, would be advantageous.

What you’ll receive

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to further your career; working for an organisation which recognises your contribution and promotes a healthy work–life balance.

How to apply

Interested? Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or contact Billy at [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.