Opportunity:
Taking the next step in your Ecology career means choosing the right company to facilitate that leap. Look no further than our recent new client. Currently undergoing a large internal recruitment drive, you could be a part of the new expansion. This opportunity will give you the chance to work for a fantastic firm, providing you with an interesting array of projects and tools for continued professional development throughout your career. You will work alongside experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists who will guide and mentor you throughout assigned projects, helping you become the best version of an Ecological Consultant you can be. Delivering and assisting with a variety of survey work, you'll help make a positive difference in the world, acting as a professional point of contact for a wide range of clients.
Responsibility:
As a new Ecologist on the team, your responsibilities will encompass handling your own projects, supported by the Senior/Principal team. This means carrying out EcIAs, PEAs, Eco Assessments, and producing mitigation & management strategies, while managing your own timetable and ensuring your work is completed on time. You will have a more senior team member supporting you and will be expected to work cooperatively with other members of the ecology team, assisting where capable. You will meet with various company clients, delivering proposals, maintaining existing working relationships, and developing new ones for the company, acting as a key point of contact to produce quality ecological advice for clients.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
1. 1-4 years of experience in an ecological consultancy.
2. Experience undertaking surveys, carrying out assessments, and working as part of a larger team.
3. Strong working knowledge of UK Policy & Legislation and survey techniques (e.g., protected species surveys).
4. Any EPSM licenses are highly desirable, especially bat licenses.
5. A full, clean UK driver's license and vehicle, with a willingness to travel across the Southeast and Midlands.
6. Qualifying CIEEM membership is desirable.
7. Ability to attend the Essex office 1-2 times per week.
8. Botanical survey identification skills.
If you think you're the right person for this role, please click 'Apply' below to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions about this or other roles, please contact Euan McLeod on (phone number removed). #J-18808-Ljbffr