Ecologist

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy is seeking ecologists for various positions based in Leeds. The role involves conducting habitat surveys, assisting with protected species surveys, and writing ecological reports. Candidates should have a degree in ecology and a passion for wildlife, with opportunities for career progression and extensive training provided.

Benefits

Membership of Group Personal Pension Plan

1.5x pay for unsocial hours

Payment of professional subscription

24 days annual leave

Private Health Care Scheme membership

Critical Illness Cover Policy

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff

Flexi-Time Working Schedule

Long service awards

Travel Loans

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for wildlife and willingness to develop new skills.
• Hold a degree or equivalent in ecology or related discipline.
• Working towards CIEEM membership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and independently undertake extended habitat surveys.
• Write a variety of ecological reports including for Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Gain insights into the planning system and infrastructure development.

Skills

Enthusiasm for wildlife

Ecology field skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Job description

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its "One Team" of talented consultants. In doing so, its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in "Making Sustainability Happen"

The opportunity:

To meet increased demand, we are looking to increase our staff numbers to cover site surveys across the North East, reporting to the Leeds office. There are various positions available including permanent and casual/temporary.

In this exciting role you will receive support and training to:

• Initially assist with and then independently undertake extended habitat surveys as your skills improve;
• Assist experienced ecologists with protected species (e.g. great crested newt, bat, badger and reptile) surveys giving you experience towards gaining protected species survey licences;
• Assist and then independently write a variety of ecological reports including for Biodiversity Net Gain;
• Be exposed to the full breadth of ecological consultancy in a short space of time;
• Gain insights into the planning system and infrastructure development in the UK
  
  
  

As the successful candidate you will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for wildlife and a willingness to develop new ecology field skills including plant identification;
• Hold a degree or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline;
• Hold, or be working towards, ‘qualifying member' status, or higher, of CIEEM;
• Have a flexible approach to work, including frequent lone working, occasional unsocial hours (e.g. overnight bat surveys) and sometimes stays away from home (expenses paid);
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• A full UK driving licence, and ideally access to your own vehicle
  
  
  

Career Progression:

We offer excellent career prospects in a supportive working environment with no restrictions on how far you can progress.

Training is provided internally as well as from external sources where needed. We support our ecologists in gaining the necessary experience and references with regard to protected species survey licences.

We offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%;
• 1.5x pay/TOIL for work carried out during unsocial hours (10pm - 6am);
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription;
• 24 days annual leave per year, pro rata;
• Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme;
• Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy;
• Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary;
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage;
• Flexi-Time Working Schedule;
• Long service awards;
• Travel Loans