Ecological Consultant
7 hours ago
Department: Field Team Location: Bath Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 / year Description Ethos Environmental Planning Ltd (Ethos) is part of the Celnor Group; a community of specialist environmental, testing, inspection, and risk-management businesses committed to protecting people, places, and the planet. Being part of Celnor means you’ll benefit from shared tools, development pathways, and opportunities across a growing group of businesses, while retaining the expertise and identity Ethos is known for. Ethos is an environmental planning consultancy based in the world heritage city of Bath and working across the UK. We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing decision-making in relation to planning with a focus on ecology, green space, and biodiversity net gain. We are looking for a Consultant Ecologist to join our expanding ecology team, delivering high-quality ecological fieldwork, assessments, and client-facing support across a diverse range of projects. The role will be based at our Bath office. Key Responsibilities What you’ll be doing Surveys & Fieldwork Assist with complex UK Habitat Classification surveys and condition assessments Lead simple UK Habitat Classification surveys Support habitat surveys including Hedgerow Regulations and NVC surveys Assist with protected species surveys (GCN, bats, reptiles, dormouse, birds, otter, water vole) Carry out ecological supervision, including watching briefs, toolbox talks, and Ecological Clerk of Works duties Ecological Assessment GIS mapping of habitats and ecological features Prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using DEFRA metrics and similar tools Prepare survey reports, licence applications, and supporting documents Collate and interpret ecological desk study data Analyse species data, including bat call interpretation Assess development impacts and produce mitigation and monitoring recommendations Project Management Manage small-scale projects Support Project Managers with client communications Assist with preparing quotes and commercial project processes Skills, Knowledge & Expertise What you’ll bring Minimum 3 years’ consultancy experience (including experience in most of the aforementioned tasks) Relevant degree or equivalent experience Eligible for Associate membership of CIEEM Strong organisational and analytical skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Basic GIS knowledge Excellent communication and teamwork skills Enthusiasm and initiative for learning Hold a full UK driving licence Why join us Be part of a group committed to professional excellence and environmental stewardship Access to group-wide learning programmes, career progression pathways, and specialist networks Opportunity to grow within an organisation experiencing significant UK-wide expansion · 25 days leave (pro rata)· Ethos offers a discretionary 9-day fortnight where staff receive every other Friday off · Staff support/mentoring · Flexible working hours are available, including working at home, to be agreed with the Managing Director; TOIL and overtime · We will provide a minimum of 4 days formal training per year (minimum 2 days external); · Work related expenses paid, including mileage at 0.45p; · Statutory Sick Pay and Maternity leave will apply in line with the most recent government guidance; · A contributory pension scheme is available to employees where up to 4% of salary can be paid in by employees which is matched as a salary addition by the employer.
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