Ecologist/Senior Ecologist (Neo Environmental)

Origin Environmental; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking an Ecologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy. You will conduct ecological surveys, produce detailed reports, and engage with clients, all while developing your skills in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in ecology and have strong report writing abilities. Flexibility and a willingness to travel across the UK are essential. Join this forward-thinking firm and make a positive impact on the environment!

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or similar is essential.
• Significant professional report writing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and produce comprehensive reports.
• Liaise with clients and attend site meetings.

Skills

Ecological Surveying

Report Writing

Ecological Legislation Knowledge

Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or Similar

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

The team can consider Warrington or Bristol as a base for this role.

Duties

-Undertaking ecological surveys including:

• Phase 1 habitat survey
• Protected species scoping surveys
• Bat surveys

-Producing comprehensive reports including:

• Preliminary ecological appraisals
• Ecological impact assessments
• EIA chapters
• Biodiversity management plans
• Protected species
• Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements

-Liaising with clients and statutory consultees

-Attending client and site meetings

-Undertaking ECoW role where required

Essential Criteria

• Degree in ecology or similar
• Significant professional report writing experience
• Good knowledge of ecological legislation and regulations
• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys
• Technically competent
• The successful candidate will be required to produce reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential
• Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays away from home
• Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

• CIEEM accredited
• Demonstrable post graduate experience in ecology surveys
• Ornithology experience would be advantageous
• Bat survey experience
• GWDTE experience
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
• Other protected species survey experience