Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; West Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their team in Chipping Norton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a company that values employee well-being and career progression. The successful candidate will undertake protected species surveys, manage projects, and produce technical reports. With a focus on sustainability and a supportive work environment, this role offers extensive career development opportunities and exposure to diverse projects. If you're passionate about ecology and looking for a rewarding position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Progression and training opportunities

TOIL

CPD budget

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry experience required.
• Degree in Ecology or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys and produce technical reports.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects with assistance.

Skills

Protected Species Surveys

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Chipping Norton

Salary: 26,000 - 33,000

Pebble Recruitment are 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 Chipping Norton 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 Chipping Norton, 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

• 2-3 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 26,000 - 33,000 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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