Ecologist

TipTopJob; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Ecologist to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in Chelmsford. This role involves conducting fieldwork, producing technical reports, and engaging with clients. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's Degree and have some experience in ecological consultancy. A competitive salary of GBP26,000 - GBP36,000 is offered along with various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and mentoring opportunities

Life Assurance Plan

Private Health/Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Ecology or related discipline.
• Some experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy or relevant Local Authority role.
• Proficiency in conducting fieldwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and ecological surveys.
• Produce reports and assessments.
• Work collaboratively on projects.
• Engage with clients across sectors.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Valid UK driving license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Ecologist

Ref. No.: CJD160925H

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: GBP26,000 - GBP36,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across ecological, planning and design, and arboricultural landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented Ecologist to work on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the historical city of Chelmsford.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (including your Birthday off), increasing with length of service
• Training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance Plan
• Private Health/Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits packages tailored to suit you

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fieldwork and ecological surveys to gather data and inform reports and assessments (e.g., Protected Species Licence Applications)
• Producing reports and assessments for review by senior colleagues
• Contributing to a range of projects, working as part of a high-performing team as well as on your own initiative
• Engaging with clients across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company on projects across the local area and further afield

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology (or a related discipline)
• Some experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)
• Confident in conducting fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform reports and assessments (including Environmental Impact Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, planning applications, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills, including ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as in a team
• Full, valid UK driving licence with own vehicle and willingness to travel to various sites
• Willing to work unsociable hours to conduct fieldwork
• Proactively working to attain a Protected Species Survey Licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold at least one Protected Species Survey Licence
• Experience producing technical reports including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
• Competence with applying for and implementing licences
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

If you are interested in the role of Ecologist, please contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.