Ecologist

isepglobal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

TOIL

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment Ltd represents a well-established Environmental Consultancy in Birmingham actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their team in Birmingham.

The role involves undertaking protected species surveys, building tenders, producing complex technical reports, and managing mid to large projects with financial tracking. Hybrid working or fully remote options are available, with CPD budget and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in ecology or environment.
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys.
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations.
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA, BNG, protected species reports, etc.).
• Managing medium to large projects with financial tracking.

Skills

Protected species licence

Driving license

UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Management

CIEEM membership preferred

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Salary: 24,000 - 33,000

Location: Birmingham

Benefits: Many to be discussed at the interview

Pebble Recruitment is currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, based in Birmingham, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Birmingham office. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

Our Birmingham-based client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their clients' and employees' needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in Birmingham, assisting with protected species surveys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
• Managing medium to large-sized projects with the ability to track financial progress

Ecologist Position Requirements

• 3 years+ of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between 24,000 - 33,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Pebble Recruitment Ltd serves as an employment agency for permanent positions, working with companies across the UK.