Job Description
Your new company: My client is a consultancy specialising in ecological survey, assessment, and mitigation strategy. They assist developers, architects, planning consultants, and homeowners in integrating biodiversity into their projects. Projects include small & large residential schemes, commercial developments, barn conversions, single luxury dwellings and more. They support clients both with developments and the ongoing ecological management of habitats.
Your new role
* Project Management - co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
* Desk studies - coordinating and assessing existing ecological information.
* Ecological field surveys and coordinating junior members of staff.
* Supporting with assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts.
* Supporting with the undertaking of protected species mitigation licences (from small to complex).
* PEA, UKHab, BNG, BREEAM and NVC surveys.
* Production of survey reports, drafting Environmental Statement chapters and other documents to support planning; PEAs, EcIAs, EMPs, BNG reports.
* Supporting senior members of staff.
* Developing client relationships by attending meetings.
* General administrative / management tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
* Qualifying or Associate CIEEM membership
* Degree in a relevant subject
* Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy
* Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys
* Excellent project management skills
* Proven experience of preparing technical reports, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports
* A Natural England protected species class licence is desirable
* Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance
* Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills
* A full driving licence and vehicle
What you'll get in return
* A competitive salary in the range of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
* Remote working with no requirement to attend an office
* A generous training budget and regular in-house training
* 37.5 hours p/week with flexible working hours & overtime and/or time in lieu available
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + plus extra day for your birthday
* Pension - NEST (salary sacrifice scheme)
* Company laptop and phone
* CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the company
What you need to do now: If 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 on your career.
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