Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their expanding team in Surrey or Kent. The role involves conducting protected species surveys, managing projects, and producing technical reports. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression in a supportive company focusing on employee welfare and project sustainability.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

TOIL

Generous CPD budget for training opportunities

Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Minimum of 1 protected species licence preferred.
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys.
• Producing complex technical reports.
• Managing medium to large-sized projects.

Skills

Project Management

Protected Species Surveys

Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Salary: 24,000 - 43,000

Location: Kent / Surrey

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Surrey or Kent offices. 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. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and 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 in Surrey or Kent, assisting with protected species surveys.

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

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
• Managing medium to large-sized projects with the ability to track financial progress

Ecologist Position Requirements

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

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between 24,000 - 43,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage

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