ecologists

Sellery Tools Pte Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

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Our Opportunity

Are you an experienced, motivated Ecologist looking for that next step within your career? Alternatively, are you currently working in a Senior role, looking to make an impact as part of a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy? Are you looking to work as part of a collaborative, supportive culture that prioritises its people?

At Pick Everard, we value and promote talent. We are looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist within our growing Environmental Services discipline. The successful candidate will be a valued member of a growing ecology team and assist with delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, species surveys and studies. You will provide vital input towards mitigation design and support construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring.

You will have the opportunity to benefit from an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high quality support for private and public-sector clients across the UK including exciting infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

• Organising and leading on field surveys and monitoring survey progress
• Undertaking analysis and reviewing ecological data for accuracy and quality
• Contributing to and producing technical reports and management plans
• Organising and supporting in Ecological Clerk of Works roles

If you are seeking a change, eager to expand your knowledge, and want to make a significant impact on the built environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are in search of a Senior Ecologist who is able to provide a supporting role on a range of diverse and interesting projects. You will enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across a range of disciplines to deliver project work from initial designs through to implementation on the ground. The ideal candidate will also enjoy taking the opportunity to work on projects more independently and ensure that they progress smoothly across their lifespan.

As a Senior Ecologist, we would be looking for someone who can confidently recognise potential ecological constraints and opportunities and communicate this to the wider team. You will also be able to prepare ecological field work and efficiently collect and process data. You will have experience in data analysis and interpretation to inform the direction of project work and to contribute to technical reporting.

This role involves supporting logistical and administrative requirements for project delivery. As part of this, you will be able to advise on relevant ecological survey scope and timings as well as requirements to robustly support projects through stages of delivery. This includes arranging habitat and protected species surveys and working with wider team members and clients to develop project strategies.

Senior ecologists will also have the capacity to provide guidance and mentoring to other staff members to promote understanding and raise awareness of ecological issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Demonstrable experience on a range of projects applying ecological survey techniques with knowledge of relevant guidance and standards for a range of species
• Experience of appraising projects for potential ecological constraints to advise on project strategy
• Experience of contributing to mitigation licence processes relevant to protected species

Desirable Skills

• Organisational and communication skills for working with clients and project teams
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in GIS software for habitat mapping

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history, we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Stakeholder pension

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Construction