Ecologist

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their expanding ecology team. This role involves conducting ecological surveys, producing detailed reports, and providing expert advice on environmental impact assessments and habitat management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting vegetation management operatives and clients across various projects in England and Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a fulfilling career within a growing business known for its commitment to safety and productivity in the rail and construction sectors.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

3% contributory pension

Life insurance

1 x professional subscription paid for

BUPA Private health cover

BHSF Health Cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience or exceptional graduate with voluntary experience.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments in accordance with legislation.
• Produce high-quality ecological reports and impact assessments.
• Provide ecological advice and support to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Environmental impact assessments

Project management

UK and EU wildlife legislation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or relevant subject

Job description

Ecologist

Location: Remote covering the Midlands

Salary / Benefits: £30,000 - £38,000 plus package including:

- Company van
- Fuel card
- Mobile phone
- Laptop
- 3% contributory pension
- Life insurance
- 1 x professional subscription paid for
- BUPA Private health cover
- BHSF Health Cash plan

Summary

A multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors with an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity is looking to expand their ecology team with an experienced and highly motivated Ecologist to support their arboriculture division.

The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting ecological surveys, producing reports, and providing ecological advice, toolbox talks, watching briefs and support to our vegetation management operatives and clients. The role will involve working on various projects across Wales and England, focusing on environmental impact assessments, habitat management plans, and protected species surveys.

On a day to day basis your duties and responsibilities will include:

- Conducting ecological surveys and assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and best practice standards.
- Producing high-quality ecological reports, including impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and habitat management plans.
- Providing ecological advice and support to clients, including liaising with statutory bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Managing projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
- Undertaking research and keep up to date with developments in ecological science and legislation.
- Contributing to the development of proposals and tenders for new work

What experience would we like you to have?

To be invited for interview, your application and experience should demonstrate:

- A Minimum of 2 years' experience or would consider an exceptional graduate with significant voluntary experience.
- A degree in a relevant subject ie ecology.
- Ideally hold a relevant Bat License, GCN or Door mouse License or be close to achieving this
- Full UK driving license
- Proven experience in watching briefs.
- A strong understanding of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy.
- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ecologist to build a fulfilling career and get fully embedded in a growing business and team.

If you would like to apply or discuss in more details please get in touch.

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.

Required Qualifications

• None