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Consultant Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Ecologist at a family-run consultancy in Somerset, focusing on ecological surveys across SW England and Wales.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Ecology or a related field and proven experience as an Ecologist in a permanent role.
  • The salary range for this role is between £24,000 and £30,000, with opportunities for overtime pay.
  • The company offers a hybrid working environment, bespoke training, and career development opportunities.
  • Applicants must possess a full UK driving license and knowledge of GIS, with previous experience in BNG and UK Habs being ideal.

Your new companyA close-knit consultancy located in Somerset, a family run business that offers a wide range of ecological surveys and services across SW England and Wales. Their typical projects vary in the residential sector including clients such as; individual home owners, land owners and large developers.A forward-thinking organisation that will provide support to let you upskill and specialise in a particular ecological field of your choice.Your new roleReport to the Principal and Senior Ecologist, supporting with a range of ecological surveys.

  • Undertake ecological surveys for a range of species (bats, water vole, birds, GCN, badgers, reptiles, dormouse, otters and more)
  • Technical report writing, recording data accurately
  • Ecological appraisals and BNG work
  • Subcontractor management
  • Liaising with clients

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental or related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven experience as an Ecologist in a permanent role
  • Knowledge of GIS
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Previous experience with BNG and UK Habs (ideal)

What you'll get in return

  • £24,000 - £30,000
  • Overtime paid for out of hours surveys
  • Hybrid working environment with WFH
  • Bespoke training with chance to specialise in a particular field
  • Career development opportunities
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare support
  • Work in a close knit team

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.