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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.