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Consultant - Senior Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A budding environmental consultancy in the Midlands is seeking an ecological consultant with experience in ecological consultancy and a degree in Ecology or a related discipline.
  • The role involves conducting ecological surveys, technical report writing, and project management, with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of UK environmental legislation, excellent communication skills, and ideally hold a protected species license and BNG experience.
  • The company offers excellent flexibility with remote working, opportunities for career development, and a supportive work-life balance.
  • Applicants should have at least a few years of relevant experience and a full UK driving license.

Your new companyA budding environmental consultancy based in the midlands that specialise in arboriculture, ecology, and topographical services. Their projects span across the UK and cover individual land owners, large residential developments and quarry sites most frequently.They have excellent flexibility on remote working, office days and site visits - only expecting you to be in the midlands-based office around once a fortnight.Working for this smaller organisation will allow you to have a large say in how they operate and you'll be able to tailor your career with excellent development opportunities!Your new roleYou will support on a range of ecological projects, seeing them through from conception to completion; working remotely, in the office and attending sites.Main duties will include…

  • Conducting ecological surveys (PEA, BNG, protected species surveys, and EcIA)
  • Technical report writing
  • Help deliver biodiversity net gain
  • Client liaising
  • Project management to stick to strict timescales

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Ecology or a related discipline
  • Experience in ecological consultancy
  • Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence
  • BNG experience (ideal)
  • Protected species license (ideal)

What you'll get in return

  • £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
  • Flexibility to work largely remotely
  • Excellent work life balance
  • Chance to make a big impact in a smaller organisation
  • Regular pay reviews.
  • Bupa Select Private Medical Insurance (no excess).
  • Opportunities to upskill / attend training
  • Paid membership to industry bodies
  • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

What you need to do nowIf 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 about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.