Ecology Consultant

Assystem GmbH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our growing ecology team. You will contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects across the UK, providing practical ecological advice from planning through construction and operation phases.

Collaborating with experienced ecologists and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your technical capabilities and play a key role in growing Assystem's ecology practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology or a related field.
• Experience delivering ecological surveys and creating technical reports.
• Experience supporting EIAs, HRAs, and mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and support ecological surveys, including habitat and protected species surveys.
• Contribute to ecological assessments and impact evaluations for infrastructure and development projects.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and ecological documentation; support licence applications where required.
• Deliver environmental briefings and toolbox talks to site teams when appropriate.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Habitat surveys

Protected species surveys

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Are you an Ecologist looking to develop your technical expertise while working on exciting infrastructure and development projects? At Assystem UK, you will join a growing ecology team and have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects across the UK. You will work alongside experienced ecologists and multidisciplinary teams, providing practical ecological advice from planning and consenting through to construction and operational phases. This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Ecologist to broaden their project experience, develop their technical capabilities and play an important role in the continued growth of our ecology practice.

The Role

You will be involved in the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments and mitigation across a variety of projects, supporting clients and project teams to manage ecological risks and meet regulatory requirements. You will work closely with colleagues, clients, contractors and other environmental professionals, developing your experience across both technical delivery and project consultancy.

What You Will Be Doing:

Ecological Surveys & Technical Delivery

• Undertake and support ecological surveys, including habitat surveys and protected species surveys.
• Contribute to ecological assessments and impact evaluations for infrastructure, housing, renewable energy and development projects.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and ecological documentation.
• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Support protected species mitigation and, where required, contribute to European Protected Species licence applications.
• Provide practical ecological advice to project teams and clients.
• Support Ecological Clerk of Works activities and monitor construction works to ensure compliance with ecological requirements, wildlife legislation and licence conditions.
• Assist with investigating ecological incidents and identifying appropriate mitigation and risk management measures.
• Deliver ecological briefings and toolbox talks to site teams where appropriate.

Project & Client Support

Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams across a range of major infrastructure and development schemes. Develop positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders. Support the delivery of projects to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards. Contribute to project meetings, site visits and client discussions. Take increasing responsibility for your own project delivery and technical development.

Team & Practice Development

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider ecology and environmental teams. Support and share knowledge with junior colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to the development of technical standards, processes and best practice. Support recruitment, business development and work-winning activities as your experience develops. Contribute to the continued growth and development of Assystem's ecology practice.