Ecologsit

Opportunity:

Take this fantastic opportunity to join a Top 25 UK company as the newest Ecologist on their South England Ecology team! Our client is a major multidisciplinary firm who, due to an increase in project workload, are looking to bring in a new Ecologist to support the growing nature-positive initiatives being pushed. You’ll be joining a large team of Ecologists and Environmentalists from a variety of disciplines, contributing to an array of engaging and significant developments across the UK. This client is committed to implementing crucial BNG practices across all its project sites with the hope of not only conserving the surrounding nature but enhancing it as a result. This Ecologist position is open to both their Surrey and London offices, but you’ll also have the chance to travel around the country to contribute to high-profile developments.

Responsibility:

As the new Ecologist on the team, you’ll be assisting with various key infrastructure projects, managing both the budgets and the programme for assigned projects. You’ll also be collaborating internally with the multidisciplinary team and externally with key stakeholders, acting as a professional point of contact for clients. You’ll be planning and executing your own field surveys, gathering data and producing subsequent reports, aiding with the design and implementation of ecological mitigation strategies and authoring license applications. Outside of technical work, there will also be opportunities to develop the Ecology team’s work portfolio, managing both existing client relationships and forming new partnerships with target clients.

Requirements:

1. 1-2 years of Ecological Consultant experience
2. Member of CIEEM – Client can cover Chartership costs
3. A degree in Ecology or related field e.g. Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science
4. Strong botanical skills – FISC Certifications not necessary but highly desirable
5. Experience conducting UKHabs surveys, Habitat Condition Assessments (HCAs), using the DEFRA biodiversity metric and an understanding of BNG assessments is also highly desirable
6. Experience with all components of project management including financial and technical aspects
7. Experience producing a variety of reports such as PEAs, EcIAs, Biodiversity EIA Chapters or HRAs
8. Experience working on NSIPS is highly desirable
9. Protected Species licenses also highly desirable
10. A full, UK drivers license

If you believe you could be the right fit for the role click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions regarding this role, contact Euan McLeod on 0207 960 2552.