Ecologist

Origin Environmental; Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy is seeking an Ecologist to deliver surveys and assessments across various projects. The successful candidate will manage ecological reports, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Essential qualifications include expertise in Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and knowledge of UK ecological policy. This position offers a hybrid working model based in Guiseley or Warrington.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete PEAs independently.
• Confident in using the UK habitat classification system.
• Experience with ecological policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments.
• Prepare ecological reports including Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Ensure compliance with planning policy and legislation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Conducting Preliminary Ecological Appraisals

Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments

GIS mapping and data analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology or similar

Job description

Ecologist

Location: Guiseley or Warrington (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: DOE

Brooks Ecological, an Origin Enterprises company, is an ecology-led consultancy with a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from large-scale habitat restoration and management schemes to strategic urban extensions and smaller private initiatives.

As a friendly, ethical company, we are selective about the projects we undertake. We pride ourselves on sustainability, operating a fleet of fully electric pool cars powered by renewable energy sources.

With clients ranging from local authorities, house builders, schools, charities and householders, we offer an exciting variety of projects and the chance to be part of a growing, collaborative team.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects. You will play a key role in delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and mitigation strategies across a range of projects, from infrastructure and development to conservation and biodiversity enhancement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), and protected species surveys (e.g., bats, GCN, reptiles, badgers).
• Preparing high-quality ecological reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Supporting project management tasks including client liaison and scheduling.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, planning policy, and best practice guidance.
• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, planning authorities, and conservation bodies.

Essential Requirements

• The ability to complete PEA’s on small to medium size green and brownfield sites independently and is confident in the use of the UK habitat classification system.
• Able to undertake Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments on small to medium size green and brownfield sites independently using the Statutory metric.
• Demonstrable ability to provide clear, succinct and robust technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, and protected species surveys.
• Experience with GIS mapping and data analysis.
• A clear understanding of relevant UK wide environmental /ecological policy and legislation.

Desirable Requirements

• A Degree in Ecology or similar
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards it.
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!

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