Ecologist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Ecologist

The Ecology Consultancy is seeking to employ an experienced Ecologist in our London office who will become involved in all areas of our work. Our principal areas of work are habitat and protected species surveys, watching brief and Ecological Clerk of Works, Ecological Impact Assessment, and Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM assessments, as well as providing training and advice.

What will the Ecologist do?

The Ecologist will be involved in all areas of our work with an emphasis on preliminary ecological appraisals, protected species surveys, including bat surveys and mitigation and the production of ESPM licence applications.

The Ecologist will also be required to take on and manage individual contracts, in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. This may involve: liaising with clients, other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising other Ecology Consultancy staff and sub-contractors; preparing maps and writing and editing reports. The Ecologist will also assist with the general running of the office, in co-operation with other staff based there, and help with the marketing and promotion of the company.

The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake such travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.

Person specification

Essential

• Have an appropriate degree
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Have excellent knowledge of UK and relevant European environmental legislation
• Be eligible for Associate Membership (or above) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management
• Have excellent fieldwork and report writing skills.
• Have experience of managing projects to time and budget.
• Able to lead and co-ordinate surveys.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Be dynamic and proactive, able to use own initiative when appropriate.

 

Desirable

• Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3.
• Experience in EcIA and mitigation methodologies would also be advantageous.
• Be experienced at using a range of bat detectors and able to analyse sonograms accurately.

• Working towards a NE survey licence for bats and be competent at Preliminary Roost Assessments, emergence / re-entry surveys, activity transects and advising on mitigation.

What do we offer

• Starting salary on a scale £21,240.00 – £28,360.00 p.a. (depending on qualifications and experience)
• 25 days leave
• Staff support/mentoring
• Training budget
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension scheme

Applications (your c.v. and a covering letter) should be emailed to Jane Kendall jane@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk or posted to Tempus Wharf, 33a Bermondsey Wall West, London, SE16 4TQ. Closing date for applications – 30^th May 2015.

The Ecology Consultancy aims to promote equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients as is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.