Consultant Ecologist

Your new companyMy client is a consultancy specialising in ecological survey, assessment, and mitigation strategy. They assist developers, architects, planning consultants, and homeowners in integrating biodiversity into their projects.Projects include small & large residential schemes, commercial developments, barn conversions, single luxury dwellings and more. They support clients both with developments and the ongoing ecological management of habitats.Your new role

• 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; PEAs, EcIAs, EMPs, BNG reports.
• Supporting senior members of staff.
• Developing client relationships by attending meetings.
• General administrative / management tasks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifying or Associate CIEEM membership
• Degree in a relevant subject;
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy;
• Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Proven experience of preparing technical reports, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports.
• A Natural England protected species class licence is desirable;
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance;
• Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills;
• A full driving licence and vehicle

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary in the range of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience;
• Remote working with no requirement to attend an office;
• A generous training budget and regular in-house training;
• 37.5 hours p/week with flexible working hours & overtime and/or time in lieu available;
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + plus extra day for your birthday;
• Pension - NEST (salary sacrifice scheme);
• Company laptop and phone;
• CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the company.

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