Ecologist

Mattinson Partnership; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy as an Ecologist in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, and utilities, while promoting net zero and nature-positive ideals. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. Collaborate with a team of experienced ecologists and contribute to high-quality ecological assessments and strategies. If you're passionate about ecology and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangement

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with ecological surveys and assessments.
• Strong botanical skills and report writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and review reports and license applications.
• Plan and conduct ecological field surveys.

Skills

Organising ecological surveys

Report writing

Botanical skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Membership in CIEEM

FISC level 4 certification

Tools

DEFRA biodiversity metric

UKHabs

HCAs

Job description

Opportunity: Take this opportunity to join a leading, internationally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy and be a part of their expanding Ecology team. Our client is looking to take on a new Ecologist at their Cambridge office, contributing to the wider London and Southeast ecology practice. With over 130 ecologists across the UK, you will be working with other experienced professionals, delivering on a wide range of engaging projects, promoting net zero and nature positive ideals whilst ensuring the production of high-quality work.

As the new Ecologist on the team, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of market sectors, including renewable, infrastructure, property, and utilities. The client offers flexible working hours to suit you and a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to work at home, in the field, or out of the Cambridge office when it suits you.

Responsibilities:

1. Creating your own and peer reviewing the reports and license applications of junior staff.
2. Designing and organising ecological mitigation strategies.
3. Mentoring and supporting junior team members.
4. Planning and carrying out ecological field surveys and analysing gathered data.
5. Developing and maintaining client relationships.
6. Developing new business, handling client enquiries, and preparing bids.

Requirements:

1. Member of a relevant professional body, such as CIEEM.
2. Experience with organising and coordinating ecological surveys and assessments.
3. Experience producing reports and license applications, including PEAs, EcIAs, and HRAs.
4. Strong botanical skills, ideally with FISC level 4 certification.
5. Experience with project management, budgeting, and time management.
6. Knowledge of the DEFRA biodiversity metric, UKHabs, and HCAs, with experience in biodiversity net gain assessments.
7. Possession of one or multiple protected species licenses.
8. Full, clean UK drivers license.

If this role seems like the ideal fit for you, click Apply to submit your CV for review. For questions or if you're an experienced ecologist seeking work, contact Euan McLeod. We also offer £250 for successful referrals—share this opportunity with friends or colleagues looking for work.