Senior/Principal Ecologist (GE Consulting)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced ecologists to join their vibrant teams in Bristol and Exeter. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while enjoying a non-corporate atmosphere that prioritizes work-life balance. Ideal candidates will possess strong consultancy experience, excellent communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position promises a fulfilling career for those passionate about ecology and wildlife conservation.

Benefits

Fun and friendly working environment

Considerable CPD opportunities

Paid leave to volunteer for charity

Company socials

Birthday off work

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible home working options

Increasing annual leave with length of service

Paid CIEEM membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced ecologists capable of conducting surveys and writing reports.
• Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and manage a variety of interesting ecology projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients based on wildlife legislation.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Excellent communication skills

Wildlife legislation knowledge

Survey skills

BNG experience

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Full driving license

Education

Membership with CIEEM

Tools

QGIS

Job description

GE Consulting are looking for experienced ecologists to join our vibrant teams in Bristol and Exeter.

GE is a mid-sized (40+) consultancy with an excellent reputation, offering ecology, arboriculture and land management services. Working for a wide variety of clients across the South of England and into Wales, we are big enough to work on major projects (1000+ unit residential schemes, 1000-acre renewables sites, national utilities contract etc.) yet small enough to feel like you are part of a close-knit team.

We are a company that puts its staff first, creating a fun non-corporate atmosphere where a love of wildlife is shared across a team of like-minded people and where work-life balance is practiced not just preached.

This role will vary depending on your level of experience but we require experienced ecologists capable of conducting surveys, writing reports and managing a wide variety of interesting projects to join our team.

We are seeking bright and enthusiastic individuals who will bring positivity and passion to our team.

Essential skills and experience:

• Consultancy experience (not just ECoW but writing reports and project management)
• Excellent communication skills including report writing and client liaison
• Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system leading to confidence in providing technical advice to clients.
• Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
• BNG experience
• Be a member of CIEEM
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget
• A client-focused approach where the commercial element of each project can be understood and appreciated
• Full driving license

Desirable skills and experience:

• A specialism in birds or bats
• A full membership with CIEEM
• Experience of writing ES chapters and HRA’s
• Experience of writing EPSL applications, preferably held in your name
• QGIS skills

Salary and benefits:

• A salary to match your grade and experience
• A fun and friendly non-corporate working environment
• Interesting mix of projects where you have a say in the amount of field work that you do
• Considerable CPD opportunities and mentoring
• A trusting environment with no timesheet stress!
• Paid leave to volunteer for a charity
• Company socials
• Your birthday off work
• Contributory pension scheme
• All TOIL given back across the year
• Flexible home working options and hours of work
• Increasing annual leave with length of service
• Additional leave can be bought
• Paid CIEEM membership
• Cycle to work scheme