Consultant Ecologist

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Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ecologist to join a leading environmental consultancy to strengthen their team in the Midlands region. As an ecologist, you will be involved in a variety of project work both in the office and in the field. This will include habitat, vegetation and protected species surveys, watching briefs and assisting with EcIAs.

If you have a passion for ecology and have demonstrable ecological experience within a consultancy environment then we’d love to hear from you.

The role:

As a team Ecologist your brief will include;

• Survey and mitigation works regarding protected species,
• Undertaking and writing scoping, Phase 1 habitat reports and developing ecological management plans for planning.
• Undertaking ecological Clerk of Works and Watching Brief roles on construction contracts.

Qualifications / Experience:

Successful Ecologist will have;

• An appropriate degree(s)
• Associate IEEM Membership
• Competency in the survey of one or more key protected species: great crested newts, badgers, reptiles, dormice, water voles, birds
• Demonstrable relevant work experience covering Phase 1 and habitat surveys, EIA as well as BREEAM and CfSH
• Proven report writing capabilities including Phase 1 survey reports, protected species survey reports and assisting with ES chapters.
• Attention to detail and accuracy and excellent communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable experience and qualifications include;

• Holder of at least one EPS license (Preferably GCN)
• CSCS Card

This is an exciting time to join an expanding and forward thinking team.  In return for your efforts, our client is offering a competitive salary in addition to a friendly and supportive working environment.