Consultant Ecologist

This is a role requiring a strong ecological background and the ability to manage and deliver projects. You will play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and support the technical leads for high-profile projects across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial development.

This is a great chance to join a new and growing team from the beginning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support on a range of ecological projects, as well as managing aspects of projects across a range of sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, renewable energy).
• Plan and support on a range of ecological surveys and input into reports and assessments (e.g., PEA, UKHab, protected species, EcIA,, BNG Metrics, HMMPs, LEMPs).
• Provide ecological input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications.
• Support the production of BNG assessments using the Statutory Defra metric.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of bespoke BNG strategies across development projects. Including high quality onsite green infrastructure and offsite BNG solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Support with developing client relationships and ensure repeat and referral work.
• Inputs into fee proposals and multidisciplinary tenders.
• Input into project planning, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
  
  

Requirements:

• A relevant degree in ecology or related environmental discipline.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience in the ecological sector.
• Qualifying membership of CIEEM (or eligibility), working towards Associate membership.
• Knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning system.
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Proven track record of supporting on delivering ecological projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working towards protected species licences (e.g. Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse).