Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Thetford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Thetford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse ecological projects, managing a team while integrating natural Green Infrastructure into residential developments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Director, gaining invaluable experience and advancing their career in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about ecology and looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Opportunities for promotion

Training and progression opportunities

Funding for professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Ecology or Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum of one Protected Species licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects and prepare impact studies.
• Conduct field surveys and document findings.
• Collaborate with clients and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Ecological project management

Field surveys

Data collection and documentation

Client relationship management

Education

BSc in Ecology

BSc in Biological Sciences

Job description

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Bennett and Game are representing a well-established, award-winning, multi-disciplinary practice based in Thetford. They are seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their growing team. The practice includes specialists in Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, and Landscape Planning.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Ecologist to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, managing and mentoring a team. The team focuses on integrating greener, natural Green Infrastructure into residential developments and provides consultancy services across sectors including commercial, leisure, local government, and infrastructure/utilities.

The successful Ecologist will be involved in projects of varying sizes, primarily in residential schemes. You will work closely with the Director, gaining valuable experience and advancing your professional career.

Ecologist Job Overview

• Manage ecological projects
• Prepare ecological impact studies, feasibility studies, and scheme reports for projects and Environmental Statements
• Conduct field surveys, collect data, and document findings
• Collaborate with clients
• Resolve technical issues and monitor project progress
• Support regional delivery and UK ecology initiatives
• Work with other teams within the company

Job Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in Ecology, Biological Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of one Protected Species licence
• Maintain and develop client relationships
• Reside within a commutable distance of Thetford

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000
• Opportunities for promotion
• Hybrid/remote working options, within commuting distance of Bury St Edmunds
• Training and progression opportunities
• Funding for professional subscriptions

Bennett & Game Recruitment acts as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. They are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with industry-specific teams.

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