Your new company
An exceptional SME with a varied project portfolio across the ecology sector. They are an award-winning consultancy that deals with anything from small scale developments to large residential and infrastructure schemes and conservation projects. If you are looking to join a consultancy where you can be a key part of a team, and have your professional development made a priority, look no further.
Your new role
You'll be working with ecologists with varying levels of experience to deliver a range of ecological solutions for clients such as; private landowners, house builders, councils & local authorities, universities, statutory bodies and charities, architects, planning agents and many more...
Overnight surveys are limited to one p/week for Senior Ecologists.
Responsibilities will include:
- Project Management - co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
- Desk studies - coordinating and assessing existing ecological information.
- Ecological field surveys and coordinating junior members of staff.
- Supporting with assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts.
- Supporting with the undertaking of protected species mitigation licences (from small to complex).
- PEA, UKHab, BNG, BREEAM and NVC surveys.
- Production of survey reports, drafting Environmental Statement chapters and other documents to support planning.
- Supporting senior members of staff.
- General administrative / management tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
They are looking for a keen and team-minded ecologist that can add value to their relaxed, non-corporate, yet award-winning culture!
Key Requirements:
- Established or aspiring Senior Ecologist with consultancy experinece.
- Experienced in BNG.
- Experienced in PEAs.
- Experience in bat development licensing would be desirable.
- Proven track record in project management.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player mindset
- Full UK driving license and vehicle
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary: £32,000 - £40,000 p/annum DOE.
- Above-statutory employer pension contributions.
- Inclusion in company-paid healthcare scheme.
- Paid professional membership fees and encouragement to develop with CIEEM.
- Annual leave: 32 days (full-time, inc. Bank Holidays).
- Opportunity to progress to Associate Ecologist level.
- Annual pay & performance review.
- Annual training review.
- Dog-friendly office in a very attractive rural location.
- Flexible working options.
- TOIL system.
What you need to do now
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