Ecologist

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Ecologist to engage in diverse projects that have a meaningful impact on the environment and communities. You will work from design to implementation, promoting innovative solutions and best practices in biodiversity strategies alongside a team of experienced professionals. Applicants should possess a degree in Ecology and relevant experience, including report writing and a willingness to travel. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects addressing water and flood risk concerns.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology (or directly related subject).
• Knowledge of assessing and implementing biodiversity net gain.
• Report writing experience.
• Knowledge of relevant guidance for surveys.

Responsibilities

• Engage in projects covering all phases from design to implementation.
• Collaborate with clients to integrate biodiversity strategies.
• Work alongside ecologists and engineering colleagues.
• Promote integrated solutions and innovative technology.

Skills

Biodiversity net gain implementation

Report writing

Ecology knowledge

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Job description

Overview

As an Ecologist you’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and communities, including enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in projects that cover all phases of the life cycle, from initial design to implementation, with influence on scheme design, enhancements and the promotion of best practices.
• Embrace advancements in delivering Biodiversity Net Gain and collaborate with clients to integrate these into their strategies.
• Work on a diverse range of projects and tasks to develop skills and support business growth.
• Collaborate as part of a team on-site or in the office, alongside ecologists of varying experience levels and other environmental and engineering colleagues.
• Use and promote integrated solutions and innovative technology while ensuring quality and building a sustainable environmental business.

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology (or directly related subject).
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of applying relevant guidance for surveys.
• Report writing experience.
• Knowledge of assessing and implementing biodiversity net gain.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.
• Protected species licence or working towards one.

Employment and About

• Disability Confident employer – an interview may be offered to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria, subject to reasonable adjustments and recruitment considerations.
• This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture between JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald, combining contracting and design expertise.
• Role involves working across the joint venture with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

We welcome applications to contribute to projects that benefit communities, for example securing water supplies and protecting homes and businesses from flood risk. MM Bentley delivers major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of projects from feasibility to construction. The organisation supports a broad range of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects to improve the network.