Ecologist in CB1

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office & field site diversity

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Ecologist to join a Cambridgeshire consultancy. You will support planning, undertake habitat surveys and BNG assessments, and prepare technical ecological reports while developing mitigation strategies.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has UK ecological legislation knowledge, CIEEM membership, and a driving licence, with travel across East Anglia.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy or similar ecological role.
• Experience completing habitat surveys and producing detailed ecological reports.
• Good understanding of UK ecological legislation and the local planning system.
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards full membership.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Locally based in Cambridgeshire and willing to travel within East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Involved in planning support and preliminary appraisals to ecological surveys and BNG assessments.
• Prepare detailed technical ecological reports and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate on project delivery as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to securing planning outcomes and environmental compliance.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Habitat surveys

UK ecological legislation

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Travel in East Anglia

Driving licence (UK)

Education

CIEEM membership

Job description

Job DescriptionEcologist - join an independent consultancy providing expert technical advice, habitats, protected species, BNG, and legislation across planning and nature. The role Join a respected Cambridgeshire consultancy team delivering ecological support across a diverse range of residential, commercial, infrastructure and environmental projects. As our Ecologist you will be involved in all aspects of projects from planning support and preliminary appraisals to ecological surveys, BNG assessments and detailed technical reporting. You’ll also play an active role in developing mitigation strategies and collaborate on project delivery as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About you

• Previous experience in ecological consultancy or a similar ecological role
• Experience completing habitat surveys and producing detailed ecological reports
• Good understanding of UK ecological legislation and the local planning system
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards full membership
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with clients and stakeholders
• Locally based in Cambridgeshire and willing to travel within East Anglia

What's on offer

• Join a team where you will be trusted to find practical, proportionate solutions to ecological challenges
• Make a real difference on a wide range of infrastructure, residential, commercial and built environment projects
• Salary £28-£38k + benefits to reflect your project experience, higher for Principal Ecologist level and full MCIEEM membership.
• Professional development, collaborative team, hybrid site and office based