Consultant - Senior Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
A budding environmental consultancy based in the midlands that specialise in arboriculture, ecology, and topographical services. Their projects span across the UK and cover individual land owners, large residential developments and quarry sites most frequently. They have excellent flexibility on remote working, office days and site visits - only expecting you to be in the midlands-based office around once a fortnight. Working for this smaller organisation will allow you to have a large say in how they operate and you'll be able to tailor your career with excellent development opportunities!

Your new role
You will support on a range of ecological projects, seeing them through from conception to completion; working remotely, in the office and attending sites. Main duties will include…

• Conducting ecological surveys (PEA, BNG, protected species surveys, and EcIA)
• Technical report writing
• Help deliver biodiversity net gain
• Client liaising
• Project management to stick to strict timescales

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Ecology or a related discipline
• Experience in ecological consultancy
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A full UK driving licence
• BNG experience (ideal)
• Protected species license (ideal)

What you'll get in return

• £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexibility to work largely remotely
• Excellent work life balance
• Chance to make a big impact in a smaller organisation
• Regular pay reviews.
• Bupa Select Private Medical Insurance (no excess).
• Opportunities to upskill / attend training
• Paid membership to industry bodies
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

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 about your career.