Consultant Ecologists

Your new company

My client is a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy providing trusted advice and solutions, facilitating sustainable development, both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, this is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation and collaborative thinking is encouraged.

Your new role

They are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Consultant Ecologist to join a highly successful team within their environmental planning division in the Midlands, to assist with the planning, delivery and management of an ever-increasing number of exciting projects in England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and managing ecological surveys.
• Undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys/UK Habitat Classification surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.
• Undertaking surveys for legally protected species.
• Producing a range of ecological reports to a high standard.
• Liaising with clients, professional advisors, contractors and the general public.
• Embodying their values of integrity, commitment, empowerment, sustainability, wellbeing and innovation.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally three years' experience as a professional ecological consultant.
• Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats.
• A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.
• The ability to write concise, high quality, technical reports (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments) in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject
• Qualifying membership of CIEEM (or higher)
• Full driving licence
• Knowledge of BREEAM 2018 assessments.
• Knowledge of the Defra Biodiversity Metric and UK Habitat Classification.
• Any Natural England survey licence (Level 1 or above)
• Commitment to work towards BSBI FISC (Level 3 or above)
• CSCS Card

What you'll get in return

• £24,000 - £32,000, depending on skills and experience.
• Company matched pension scheme.
• 24 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
• Opportunity for hybrid working

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 me now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

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