Ecologist

Brown&Co LLP; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking enthusiastic Ecologists to join their in-house team focused on ecological assessments and habitat projects. This role offers excellent career development and support, ideal for early-career professionals or experienced Assistant Ecologists. The position is hybrid, with flexible part-time options available.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days

Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Long Service Awards

Health Cashplan

1 Volunteering Day for charity each year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Ecological Consultancy.
• Experience in Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ongoing ecological projects and survey designs.
• Provide training and support to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists.
• Liaise with clients and external consultants.

Skills

Enthusiasm for ecology

Project management

Report writing

Knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation

Education

Relevant degree or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

GIS or QGIS

Job description

Job Description

About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 and has grown substantially. We are a leading provider of sales advice, property management, professional and consultancy services across the range of rural, commercial, and residential property, agriculture, and the environment.

From a network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands, the Yorkshire, and Humber region, and overseas we combine a high level of specialist technical skill, with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results. Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm's future development and success.

Overview Of The Role

Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologists to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants. Providing training and general support to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists will also be a recurring aspect of the Ecologist role.

This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward-focused team. Within the Ecology and Environment team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for ecology
• Be self-driven and motivated
• Relevant degree or above
• Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy
• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
• Willingness to take on project management.
• Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
• Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to travel for work
  
  

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.
• FISC level 4 or above
• MoRPh accredited
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS or QGIS experience
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card
  
  

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year
  
  

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.