Ecologist

5 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Full time

Bennett & Game are proud to be representing an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, previously recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For. With offices across the country, including a strong presence in Leeds, they deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, and environmental sectors. Due to continued growth within their environmental team, they are now seeking an Ecologist to join their Leeds office and contribute to a diverse range of projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Ecologist Job Overview Undertake ecological surveys including Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys, and preliminary ecological appraisals Produce high-quality ecological reports to support planning submissions, including EcIA inputs, mitigation strategies, and biodiversity enhancements Provide ecological advice across multidisciplinary design teams, working closely with arboriculturists, landscape architects, and engineers Assist with the development and implementation of mitigation and compensation measures for protected species and habitats Conduct site monitoring and oversee ecological elements during construction phases to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice Support the ongoing growth of the ecology team and contribute to technical excellence, mentoring junior staff where appropriate Ecologist Job Requirements Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline Minimum of 12 months experience as an Ecologist in a consultancy Proven experience undertaking ecological surveys and preparing technical ecological reports for planning Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, mitigation principles, and ecological best practice Experience with protected species surveys (e.g. bats, GCN, reptiles) and holding or working towards Natural England licences is advantageous Proficiency with GIS or mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations across the region Ecologist Salary & Benefits Salary :£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Inclusive Culture - Supportive, collaborative workplace that values diversity and professional growth Competitive Rewards - 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition Time Off & Flexibility - 25 days' holiday (rising to 28), option to buy additional days, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours Health & Wellbeing - Westfield Health cover, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives Community & Connection - Volunteering days, regular social events, discounts, and savings programmes Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

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