Ecologist

Searchability NS&D; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CIEEM membership costs covered

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a contract Ecologist to join their award-winning ecology team. This role involves conducting ecological field surveys, data analysis, and collaboration on high-profile national projects. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong protected species survey experience.
• Membership of CIEEM covered by client.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecological field surveys.
• Analyse data for design and planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Ecological Survey

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

UK Habitat Survey Methodologies

Job description

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• Join an award-winning ecology team contributing to high-profile national projects
• Fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your field and survey skills
• BPSS clearance sponsored by the client

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a leading consultancy known for delivering innovative environmental solutions across nationally significant infrastructure projects. With a reputation for biodiversity enhancements, collaboration, and award-winning performance, their ecology team has been consistently recognised for excellence. Due to ongoing project growth, they are seeking a contract Ecologist to support work across the London and South East region.

THE BENEFITS:

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home and onsite in Epsom
• Opportunity to work on nationally recognised, high-impact environmental projects
• Exposure to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment
• CIEEM membership costs covered

THE ECOLOGIST ROLE:

• Plan, coordinate, and undertake a variety of ecological field surveys
• Analyse and interpret data to inform design, planning, and mitigation strategies
• Carry out Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) responsibilities on active sites
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support projects applying Defra Biodiversity Metric and habitat condition assessments

ECOLOGIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline
• Strong protected species survey experience (competent to lead surveys)
• Level 1 or Level 2 survey licence for bats (desirable)
• Membership of CIEEM (client will cover costs)
• Working knowledge of UK Habitat survey methodologies and Biodiversity Net Gain principles
• Full UK/EEC driving licence
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Consulting, and Science

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Environmental Quality Programs

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