Consultant Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Job description

Job Description

Your new company: My client is a consultancy specialising in ecological survey, assessment, and mitigation strategy. They assist developers, architects, planning consultants, and homeowners in integrating biodiversity into their projects. Projects include small & large residential schemes, commercial developments, barn conversions, single luxury dwellings and more. They support clients both with developments and the ongoing ecological management of habitats.

Your new role

• Project Management - co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
• Desk studies - coordinating and assessing existing ecological information.
• Ecological field surveys and coordinating junior members of staff.
• Supporting with assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts.
• Supporting with the undertaking of protected species mitigation licences (from small to complex).
• PEA, UKHab, BNG, BREEAM and NVC surveys.
• Production of survey reports, drafting Environmental Statement chapters and other documents to support planning; PEAs, EcIAs, EMPs, BNG reports.
• Supporting senior members of staff.
• Developing client relationships by attending meetings.
• General administrative / management tasks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifying or Associate CIEEM membership
• Degree in a relevant subject
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy
• Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven experience of preparing technical reports, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports
• A Natural England protected species class licence is desirable
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance
• Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills
• A full driving licence and vehicle

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary in the range of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Remote working with no requirement to attend an office
• A generous training budget and regular in-house training
• 37.5 hours p/week with flexible working hours & overtime and/or time in lieu available
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + plus extra day for your birthday
• Pension - NEST (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Company laptop and phone
• CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the company

What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.