Senior Ecologist

isepglobal; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fully remote option

Pension scheme

23 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Pebble Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Ecologist in Solihull. The role involves conducting protected species surveys across the Midlands, supporting tenders and fee quotations, and producing technical reports.

The successful candidate will join an expanding ecology team, with progression opportunities and a focus on sustainable project outcomes. Applicants should have 3–8+ years of experience, a degree in Ecology or related field, a UK driving licence, and knowledge of wildlife

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• 3-8+ years of industry experience.
• 1 protected species license (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation; Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking protected species surveys.
• Help build tenders and create fee quotations.
• Produce technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports).
• Manage small-to-large projects with assistance.

Skills

Protected species surveys

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Management

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Solihull

Salary: £34,000 - £44,000

Pebble Recruitment is currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Senior Ecologist (or Ecologist ready for the next step in their career) to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Solihull offices. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in Solihull, assisting with protected species surveys across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to build tenders and helping to create fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc)
• Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed

Ecologist Position Requirements

• 3-8+ years of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• 1 protected species license (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between £34,000 - £44,000 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage