Our Client has a requirement for an Ecologist, who will be required to work on a contract basis in London or Epsom.

Role Purpose:

Our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society. To meet our growing project workload and help us design and apply new approaches to our work, we are looking for an enthusiastic Ecologist to work with our London and South East team.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams.
Planning, coordinating and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.
Ecological Clerk of Works.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

A degree in ecology or a closely related field (other equivalent higher education qualifications considered)
Strong protected species survey skills, including demonstrable competency to capable level in line with CIEEM's Competency Framework to lead protected species surveys is essential.
A full UK/EEC driving licence.
Working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric. Demonstrable experience of undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments (desirable).
Level 1 or Level 2 survey licence for bats (desirable).
Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above, or be able to demonstrate that skills are equivalent to this (desirable).
Protected species survey licence(s) are desirable but not essential (desirable).
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)(desirable).

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Ecologist looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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