Ecologist

Concierge Property Management, Ltd.; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in St. Neots is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join their team. This full-time role involves managing ecological projects, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to junior staff, all while offering excellent career development opportunities within a forward-focused team.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years

Life Assurance of 4x basic salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Volunteering Day for charity

Long Service Awards

Westfield Health Cashplan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy required.
• Experience with Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys is essential.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ongoing ecological projects and client interactions.
• Conduct ecological assessments and technical surveys.
• Provide training and support to junior ecologists.

Skills

Enthusiasm for ecology

Strong report writing skills

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Microsoft software competency

Education

Relevant degree or above

Tools

GIS or QGIS experience

Job description

St. Neots

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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 1^st 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.

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