Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany in Derby)

Position: Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany

Location: Derby

Salary: DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany to join their team in Derby.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary with annual bonuses
2. Retirement plan to secure your future
3. 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
4. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
5. BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
6. Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
7. Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
8. A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction

Overview:

As an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
2. Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
3. Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG).

Requirements:

1. Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment (at least 2 seasons' experience).
2. Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
3. Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
4. Full UK Driving Licence.
5. Full right to work in the UK.
6. Membership with CIEEM.

This is a permanent position, and Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.