Field Ecologists

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

 

We are seeking to employ a number of field ecologists to help with and carry out ecological surveys and mitigation during the 2016 survey season. The post will be based out of our London office, but 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.

The Field Ecologists will be involved in all areas of our work, including

• Undertaking bat surveys (including building, tree and activity surveys),
• Trapping and translocation of reptiles and amphibians,
• Supervision of works close to features supporting protected species including badger, otter and water vole,
• Ecological Watching Brief,
• Providing support to the Ecology Consultancy management team
• Co-ordination of other ecological projects as required including arranging surveys, collection of data, supervision and reporting.

Person specification

Essential

• Have an appropriate degree qualification;
• Have experience of bat surveys
• Have experience of GCN surveys;
• Have experience of other mammal surveys;
  • Be able to identify native herpetofauna to species, life stage;
  • Be willing to work during evenings and at weekends, there may also be some night work;
    • Have a full clean UK driving licence;
    • Good data QA & report writing skills.

Desirable

• A great crested newt survey licence would be an advantage;
• Experience with other species groups would be an advantage as would the ability to identify habitats and indicator plant species;
• Bat sound analysis skills;
• CIEEM Graduate or Associate Membership.

What do we offer?

• 6-8 month fixed term or casual hourly contracts from mid-March to mid-October.
• Starting salary £19,552.00 pa (£9.40 ph) based on a 40 hour week.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (pro rata for length of service)

Applications (your CV and a covering letter) must be received by 4 March 2016 and emailed to: jane@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk

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.