Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ecologist for a temporary role in London and the southeast. This position offers a chance to work on exciting projects focused on ecological design and field surveys. As an Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in planning and conducting surveys, analyzing results, and applying innovative approaches to enhance biodiversity. If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or a related field is essential.
• Membership of CIEEM and strong survey skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate field surveys; analyze and interpret results.
• Support diverse projects with innovative ecological approaches.

Skills

Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3

Protected species survey skills

UK Habitat survey knowledge

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Ecologist - Temp 12 months - £16.82 per hour PAYE – London/Epsom

Multinational engineering, design, project management and consulting services company is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their ecology team in London and the southeast.

This is a temporary role to start ASAP for an initial 12-month period and will pay £16.82 per hour PAYE.

The Ecologist will support to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects and will help design and apply new approaches to the organisations work. The Ecologist will plan, coordinate and undertake field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• A degree or equivalent in Ecology or a closely related field.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above (desirable), or be able to demonstrate that skills are equivalent to this.
• Strong protected species survey skills, including demonstrable competency to capable level in line with CIEEM’s Competency Framework to lead protected species surveys is essential.
• Level 1 or Level 2 survey licence for bats is desirable.
• Protected species survey licence.
• Working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric. Demonstrable experience of undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments (desirable).
• A full UK/EEC driving licence.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED