Assistant Ecologist

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A fantastic opportunity to break into the Ecology sector has just become available with this new Assistant Ecology Consultant vacancy! Our client is a long-standing, internationally recognized multidisciplinary firm working across a huge variety of sectors, making them able to offer you a variety of engaging projects that will keep the job constantly fresh. You'll be learning from experienced, likeminded consultants, assisting them with fieldwork and contributing to the wider development of the business. This role would be ideal for any graduate ecologists with some experience carrying out day-to-day ecological responsibilities who is looking to take on more responsibility.

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Ecology Consultant, your responsibilities will be focused around learning from and supporting the consultants and senior team members. You'll be expected to help with:

• Baseline ecological surveys for protected and notable species and their habitats
• Analysing and interpreting ecological data gathered from fieldwork
• Using QGIS to map data effectively
• Production of clear and concise technical reports

Requirements:

To be considered for this Assistant Ecology Consultant role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a minimum of a relevant BSc (MSc is desirable) in a relevant degree (Ecology, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Geography)
• Have at least a year of experience as an Assistant/Graduate Ecologist in a consulting environment
• Experience with basic ecological survey techniques for both protected and notable species
• Experience producing technical reports for surveys and assessments
• Experience using GIS software - QGIS is preferable
• A full UK driver’s license
• Working towards full CIEEM membership

In case you need any extra encouragement when applying for this Assistant Ecology Consultant role, here are some of the benefits our client offers:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional fee costs covered by the business
• Flexible working arrangements to suit you
• Pension contribution (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

If you, or someone you know is interested in this role, click 'Apply' to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions, contact Euan McLeod on 0207 960 2552.