Ecologist

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

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy near Chelmsford is seeking a talented Ecologist to join their team. The role involves undertaking fieldwork, producing ecological surveys and assessments, and engaging with clients across sectors. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in ecological consultancy. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance Plan

Private Health/Medical Insurance

Tailored benefits packages

Qualifications

• Experience in UK-based ecological consultancy or similar role.
• Confident in conducting fieldwork.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and ecological surveys.
• Produce reports for senior review.
• Engage with public and private sector clients.

Skills

Fieldwork and ecological surveys

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Ecologist
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £26,000 - £36,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a well-established, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the ecological, planning and design, and arboricultural landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, determined Ecologist, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the historical, conveniently-located city of Chelmsford.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (including your Birthday off), raising 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 a variety of reports and assessments, such as Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.
• Producing reports and assessments for further 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 a number of clients across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company whilst partaking in projects across the local area, and further afield

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology (or similar, relevant 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 the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Able to work on your own initiative, as well as with a team
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
• Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct work in the field
• Proactively working to attain a Protected Species Survey Licence

Desirable skills and experience

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

If you are interested in the role of Ecologist, please do not hesitate to 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