Ecologist

Response Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Ecologist / BNG Specialist to join their dynamic team in Bedford. This role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative environment, focusing on expanding national ecology services. You will be at the forefront of biodiversity initiatives, managing assessments and coordinating ecological surveys. The company provides a competitive benefits package, including private health insurance and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about ecology and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional membership fees

Employee mentoring scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Death in service

Private health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Support for local volunteer work

Qualifications

• Experience in biodiversity impact assessments and BNG option assessments.
• Ability to coordinate ecological surveyors and manage reports for planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity assessments and coordinate ecological surveys nationwide.
• Draft and agree on Biodiversity Gain Plans for planning applications.

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain

Ecological Surveying

Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

Ecological Impact Assessments

Report Writing for Planning Submissions

Job description

Ecologist / BNG Specialist

Salary: Negotiable - depending on experience

Location: Bedford

Due to a rapidly increasing workload, our client is seeking a talented Ecologist to join their team and lead the expansion of national ecology services across the Group. This presents a real opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative and friendly practice offering the full spectrum of landscape, planning, and design services.

The Company offers a competitive reward package including:

• Professional membership fees
• Employee mentoring scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Death in service
• Private health insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Other fringe benefits including support for staff undertaking local volunteer work

Experience: Ecologist

1. Biodiversity Net Gain experience, including carrying out and coordinating biodiversity impact assessments, BNG option assessments for planning applications, and drafting and agreeing Biodiversity Gain Plans.
2. Experience in purchasing biodiversity units and credits as part of an offsetting scheme.
3. Ecological survey experience including Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plans, Natural England licence applications (bats, great crested newt, and badger), and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
4. Experience in planning and coordinating specialist ecological surveyors (independent contractors) near development sites nationwide.
5. Experience in providing reports for planning submissions and discharging conditions attached to planning permissions.
6. Willingness to work as part of a team, dedicated to meeting client requirements and providing practical solutions.
7. A full driving licence and the ability to travel when necessary.

Response Personnel, an independently owned company and experts in recruitment since 1997, specializes in Permanent, Temporary, and Contract recruitment within niche divisions including: Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.

For more information on other roles, please call # # for further details.