Your new company
My client is a leading consultancy specialising in ecological planning solutions, offering an extensive range of expertise to numerous and diverse high-profile clients within both the public and private sectors. They also have regular interaction with their partner companies specialising in landscape consultancy and ecological mitigation implementation / habitat creation. As they continue to grow, they are seeking talented Ecologists to join their Worcestershire and Hertfordshire offices.

Your new role
Responsibilities:

• Assist senior members of staff with day-to-day project management, including managing your own projects in line with your experience.
• Undertake field surveys using UKHab assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain condition assessments, and protected species surveys.
• Support seasonal field surveyors by preparing site plans, risk assessments, and conducting ECoW.
• Keep up to date with appropriate guidance and environmental legislation, including planning processes and/ or Ecological Impact Assessments(EIA) / Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRA).
• Assist with the production of a range of reports including BNG reports, Ecological Assessments, briefing notes, habitat management plans, and ES Chapters.
• Management and/or supervision of a team if at a senior level.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree or equivalent experience in an environmental field.
• Experience conducting wildlife surveys and botanical identification.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in Excel and other Microsoft packages.
• Previous use of Kaleidoscope, QGIS, CorelDRAW, or similar software packages.
• Full driving licence, with access to a vehicle, due to the remote location of the offices and sites.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salaries
• Holiday allowance + buy/sell scheme
• TOIL system
• Flexi-time and hybrid working
• Discretionary bonuses
• Picturesque office locations
• Development, training and CPD
• Cycle to work
• Volunteer days
• Employee assistance programme
• Various discounts

What you need to do now
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