Ecologist

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their successful Ecology business. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, focusing on renewable energy and infrastructure. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will manage ecological projects, produce comprehensive reports, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The firm promotes a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and ecology.

Benefits

Hybrid home/office working arrangement

Group Personal Pension Plan

Payment of professional subscription

24 days annual leave

Private Health Care Scheme

Critical Illness Cover Policy

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff

Regular training programme

Flexitime Working Schedule

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing ecological projects and reporting to planning authorities.
• Experience in preparing technical reports and ecological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects and ensure effective communication with clients.
• Produce ecological appraisals, reports, and licence applications.

Skills

Ecological Project Management

Ecological Surveys

Technical Report Writing

Biodiversity Net Gain

Client Communication

Education

CIEEM Membership

Relevant Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its "One Team" of talented consultants. In doing so, its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in "Making Sustainability Happen".

The Opportunity:

Our Ecology business is highly successful and as part of our ongoing plans to develop our teams, we are looking to appoint an experienced Ecologist with at least 4yrs experience.

The ecology team works alongside several other environmental professionals within the Firm, including planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and engineers. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable but not essential. Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, and residential schemes as well as other commercial development projects.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing ecological projects (commensurate with experience), assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing any client feedback and ensuring effective communications on all projects
• Producing and overseeing the production of ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences and other similar documents
• Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain would be advantageous
• Carrying out ecological surveys, where necessary, and checking that surveys are being carried out to the required standards by all staff
• Assist the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals
  
  
  

We are seeking someone who has:

• Experience of managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to the standards required by planning authorities, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, and other similar bodies
• Experience of performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects
• Experience of making licence applications and holds at least 1 Protected Species licence. A bat licence is particularly desirable
• Experience of preparing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, ES Chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments, and other technical reports
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and designing Biodiversity Net Gain solutions (desirable but not essential)
• Qualifying Member' status, or higher, of CIEEM
  
  
  

We offer:

• Hybrid home/office working arrangement
• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription
• 24 days annual leave per year
• Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme
• Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy
• Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage
• Regular training programme
• Flexitime Working Schedule
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel Loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme