Seasonal Ecology Consultant

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Job title: Seasonal Ecology Consultant 

Reference: 11530

Location: Cambridge

Rate: £17,000- £19,000 DOE

Term: FTC until Sept 2013

Job Summary:

To work flexibly on a wide variety of environmental consultancy contracts to deliver ecological consultancy and mitigation works in a fast moving, client focused commercial environment

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out Phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys including field work and report writing. It will be necessary to work flexibly with regard to type of work, timing (some night time/weekend working may be required) and location
• Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis and report writing.
• Liaison and attending meetings with clients and statutory bodies
• Input into ecological sections of Environmental Impact Assessments
• TheMiltonandBristolposts will require working on railway tracksides 
• Deliver work as efficiently as possible, meet agreed timescales/quality standards and deliver reports on time.

Other

• Carry out other work as instructed by manager

 

Education/qualifications/experience/skills

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant environmental subject
• Sound knowledge of ecological principles, wildlife conservation and practical habitat management
• Good understanding of key ecological survey methodologies for a wide range of fauna and flora with emphasis on protected species and habitats
  • Good organisational and team working skills, including the ability to prioritise and complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Numerate with good attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication (including report writing) and IT skills
• Willingness to work flexibly and on occasions alone and on challenging sites e.g. railways and wayleaves
• A full driving licence

Desirable

• Membership of IEEM or another relevant professional body
• Experience of working as a practising field ecologist, preferably in a commercial environment
• An understanding of ecological legislation and policy relating toUKfauna and flora
  • Possession of protected species licences for at least one relevant EPS or close to achieving this.

 

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Ruth on 020 7960 2557 or rcp@mattpart.com

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