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Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD

West Oxfordshire

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Chipping Norton. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects focused on sustainability and biodiversity. As part of a rapidly growing company, you will engage in protected species surveys, produce technical reports, and contribute to project management. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Progression and training opportunities
Opportunity to buy more holiday
TOIL (Time Off In Lieu)

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of industry experience required.
  • Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake protected species surveys and manage projects.
  • Produce technical reports such as PEA and BNG reports.

Skills

Protected species surveys
Project management
Technical report writing
Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology
Degree in Environmental Management
Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management certification

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Chipping Norton

Salary: £26,000 - £33,000

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Chipping Norton offices. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in Chipping Norton, assisting with protected species surveys.

Ecologist Position Overview

  1. Undertaking protected species surveys
  2. Helping to build tenders and helping to create fee quotations
  3. Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc)
  4. Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed

Ecologist Position Requirements
  1. 2-3 years of industry experience
  2. Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
  3. 1 protected species license (preferred)
  4. Hold a full UK driving license
  5. Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
  6. Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Ecologist Position Remuneration
  1. Competitive salary, ranging between £26,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
  2. 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
  3. Generous pension scheme
  4. Hybrid working, or fully remote
  5. TOIL
  6. Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
  7. Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

If you are eager to seize this opportunity, click "Apply Now" or get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment.
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