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Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD

Colchester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy as a Consultant Ecologist in Colchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being and career growth. You will engage in diverse projects, conducting protected species surveys and producing essential technical reports. With a competitive salary and a focus on sustainability, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the ecology sector. The company values its employees and provides ample opportunities for training and progression. If you are passionate about ecology and eager to advance your career, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Hybrid working or fully remote
Training opportunities with a generous CPD budget
Opportunity to buy more holiday

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industry experience in ecology or related fields.
  • Proficient in conducting protected species surveys and writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct protected species surveys and manage medium to large-sized projects.
  • Produce technical reports and create fee quotations with provided training.

Skills

Protected species surveys
Technical report writing
Project management
Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology
Degree in Environmental Management
Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team covering Colchester and surrounding areas. 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 in and around Colchester and the Southeast. An exciting time to join!

Our client prides themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst also prioritising both their clients' and employees' needs, well-being, and career 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 around the South East, but they mainly send you to sites close to where you live.

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

Ecologist Position Overview

  1. Undertaking protected species surveys
  2. Building tenders and creating fee quotations - training given
  3. Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc) - training given
  4. Managing medium to large-sized projects with the ability to track financial progress - training given

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

Ecologist Position Remuneration
  1. Competitive salary, ranging between £26,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
  2. 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
  3. Pension scheme
  4. Hybrid working, or fully remote
  5. TOIL
  6. Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
  7. Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

If you are eager to seize this opportunity, click "Apply Now" or get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment.

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

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