Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy is seeking an Ecologist in Rayleigh to undertake critical site assessments and ecological reporting for the rail industry. This full-time role requires relevant qualifications, a driving license, and offers competitive salary and hybrid working. Applicants will engage in biodiversity assessments, liaise with clients, and ensure compliance with environmental standards while being part of a progressive team funded by a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

20-25 days holiday entitlement

3% pension contribution

Company-provided vehicle and equipment

Accommodation for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Must have an Ecology Degree and CIEEM membership.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for ecological data collection on various infrastructures.
• Produce ecological reports and assessments as per environmental legislation.
• Liaise with clients and promote positive working relationships.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Report writing

Understanding of environmental legislation

Biodiversity scoring

Client liaison

Education

Ecology Degree

CIEEM membership (ACIEEM or working towards)

Job description

Job Description

Mission Resourcing are delighted to be working with our prestigious client in South East/Anglia who are looking for Ecologist to join their busy team.

About the Business:

Our client is a bespoke specialist services provider, primarily to the rail industry, but also within the utilities and local authority sectors. They are based in Rayleigh, Essex, with regional offices located in Kent, Humberside, and Durham, and our RUAS UAV services office in Newport, Wales.

They aim to be the preferred supplier for a total ecological, environmental and arboricultural management service to the rail, utility and local authority sectors.

About The Offer:

• Salary - up to max £38k pa (dependant on experience etc.)
• Holiday entitlement - 20 days pa (may be upped to 25 dependant on experience etc.)
• Pension - current company contribution is at least 3%, employee may opt out.

About the role:

This is a full-time role, as the sole Ecologist, requiring flexibility for remote / on-site work.

Candidates should ideally be located with 90 minutes travel from our Rayleigh office, as this role has some office-based requirements, but hybrid working will be available.

Responsibilities:

• responsible for site visits to undertake study and surveys of animal, plants, and the environment to ensure the collection of accurate ecological data. This will be primarily on rail infrastructure, but may also be on lineside neighbouring properties, or the property of non-rail clients.
• Production of Preliminary Ecological Assessments.
• Production of Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Production of ecological reports and specifications, and identifying and recording details of habitats and species.
• Protected species - surveys, reports, management and protection.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships throughout the organisation and with client senior management, through liaising with clients.
• Working within the Environmental and Sustainability Division, in association with Arboriculturists.
• Providing expert advice on environmental / ecological legislation.
• To work in conjunction with UAV Operations to analyse aerial drone footage, and assess findings.
• Using the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric to calculate biodiversity scoring.
• Undertaking primary and secondary BNG surveys, and production of reports and site management specifications.
• As an Ecological Clerk of works (ECOW); to ensure ecological and environmental safety and contractual compliance, in accordance with environmental legislation, company policy & procedures, project specifications and Network Rail Standards.
• Any other duties that may be deemed within the remit of an ecologist

Skills & Experience:

• An Ecology Degree.
• CIEEM membership - ACIEEM or working towards is a minimum.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent report writing capabilities, with the ability to work to a set deadline.
• Protected species license(s).
• Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience.
• Understanding of Network Rail Biodiversity Standards.

Company will provide all Personal Track Safety and DZEP (Highspeed 1) training, a suitable vehicle and fuel card and all PPE and equipment required to carry out the role.

There is a requirement to work across the UK, which may require some overnight stays.

Company will provide accommodation for any overnight stays.

If you are currently looking for work and are interested in this opportunity, feel free to give Dominika a call on 07961 579956, or simply click apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invests in people. Should you feel that your skills and experience match the above we would be delighted to receive your application.

Mission Resourcing are working as a recruiting partner to handle all recruitment activity.

Due to the volume of applications unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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