Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consulting firm based in Brighton is seeking a talented Ecologist to join their team. You will conduct ecological surveys, produce assessments, and engage with clients across various projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Ecology and experience in an ecological consultancy. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD opportunities

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy or Local Authority.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and produce environmental assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and fieldwork to gather data.
• Produce reports for review by senior colleagues.
• Engage with clients from various sectors.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Ecology

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925E
Location: Brighton
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, well-respected Ecological and Environmental Planning Consultancy, lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the public and private sectors. They are searching for an enthusiastic, talented Ecologist, willing to take on a number of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based in the colourful, coastal city of Brighton and Hove.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary plus benefits package
• Access to a contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (as well as your Birthday off)
• Private medical insurance
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including CIEEM Membership
• Extensive training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities
• Access to a number of important, high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fieldwork and ecological surveys to gather data and inform a variety of reports and assessments, such as Protected Species Licence Applications
• Producing reports and assessments for further review by senior colleagues
• Contributing to a range of projects, working as part of a high-performing team as well as on your own initiative
• Engaging with a number of clients across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company whilst partaking in projects across the local area, and further afield

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Some experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)
• Confident in conducting fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Able to work on your own initiative, as well as with a team
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
• Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct work in the field

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold at least one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)
• Experience with having produced technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
• Competencies with application for, and implementation of, licences
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

If you are interested in the role of Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.