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Opportunity:

Taking the next step in your Ecology career means choosing the right company to facilitate that leap is a big choice and you should 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, who will provide you with both an interesting array of projects and the tools to allow for continued professional development throughout your career. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists whose jobs are to 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 be helping 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, whilst being supported by the Senior/Principal team. This means you will be carrying out EcIAs, PEAs, Eco Assessments and producing mitigation & management strategies, all the while being responsible for managing your own timetable and ensuring your work is completed on time. You won't be completely alone however, as you will have a more senior team member supporting you and you will be expected to work cooperatively with other members of the ecology team, assisting where capable. You will be meeting 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:

1-4 years of experience in an ecological consultancy.
Experience undertaking surveys, carrying out assessments and working as part of a larger team.
Strong working knowledge of UK Policy & Legislation and survey techniques e.g. protected species surveys.
Any EPSM licenses are highly desirable, especially bat licenses.
A full, clean UK driver's license and vehicle + willingness to travel across the Southeast and Midlands.
Qualifying CIEEM membership is desirable.
You'll need to be able to attend the Essex office 1-2 times per week.
Botanical survey identification.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)