Hybrid Ecologist Consultant - Field Surveys & Projects

Southern Ecological Solutions (SES); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Generous Holiday Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits Programme

Job summary

Southern Ecological Solutions, a Midlands-based consultancy within the RSK Group, is seeking a Consultant Ecologist or senior Assistant level ecologist for a full-time, hybrid role. You will conduct field surveys, prepare preliminary ecological appraisals, and manage multiple projects with support from senior staff.

You will oversee surveys, coordinate timelines, and engage with the ecology team to uphold SES standards and reputation.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree: Hold a degree in ecology or a related field, or possess significant experience within a professional ecological consultancy.
• Proven Experience: Demonstrate a successful track record in project management, conducting surveys, and supporting team members in a professional consultancy setting.
• Ecological Knowledge: Have a solid understanding of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including the ability to conduct protected species surveys and develop mitigation strategies.
• Botanical Skills: Possess strong botanical survey identification skills, allowing you to accurately assess and record plant species.
• Planning Policy Familiarity: Understand the application of relevant protected species planning policies, such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Local Plans, in relation to development projects.
• Licensing Processes: Be knowledgeable about current protected species mitigation licensing processes and their application in ecological consultancy.
• Project Experience: Have experience in ecological assessments and surveys for various development projects, including or similar to housing, commercial, transportation, and power sectors.

Responsibilities

• Field Surveys: Conduct a variety of field surveys, managing your schedule efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals: Perform appraisals in accordance with published guidelines, receiving support from senior team members for standard and complex sites.
• Project Management: Oversee a range of projects, from small-scale developments and single-species mitigation to more complex projects, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Survey Coordination: Take ownership of coordinating ecological surveys, ensuring timely delivery and accurate results for your projects.
• Project Milestones: Provide clear and timely management of project milestones, key dates, and on-site survey timetables across multifaceted projects.
• Team Engagement: Actively engage with the ecology team and the broader SES team, promoting our business and maintaining high standards of company reputation and performance.

Skills

Field surveys

Project management

Ecological knowledge

Botanical survey skills

Protected species surveys

Mitigation planning

Planning policy familiarity

Education

Degree in ecology or related field

Job description

Southern Ecological Solutions, a Midlands-based consultancy within the RSK Group, is seeking a Consultant Ecologist or senior Assistant level ecologist for a full-time, hybrid role. You will conduct field surveys, prepare preliminary ecological appraisals, and manage multiple projects with support from senior staff.

You will oversee surveys, coordinate timelines, and engage with the ecology team to uphold SES standards and reputation.