Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Solihull. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects while prioritizing sustainability and client needs. The successful candidate will conduct protected species surveys, produce technical reports, and manage projects, all within a supportive and employee-focused environment. With extensive career progression opportunities and a generous benefits package, this is an exciting time to join a company that values both its clients and employees.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working or fully remote

Training opportunities with a CPD budget

Opportunity to buy more holidays

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of industry experience required.
• Degree in Ecology or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys and manage projects.
• Produce technical reports and assist in tender preparation.

Skills

Protected Species Surveys

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Solihull

Salary: 30,000 - 40,000

Pebble Recruitment is currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Solihull offices. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in Solihull, assisting with protected species surveys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to build tenders and helping to create fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc)
• Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed

Ecologist Position Requirements

• 3-8+ years of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• 1 protected species license (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between 30,000 - 40,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

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