Project Ecologist
1 month ago
Due to continued growth and expansion in the region we are looking for graduate ecologists to join our team in Sheffield to assist with site work, surveys and associated analysis and report writing.
Due to continued growth and expansion in the region we are looking for graduate ecologists to join our team in Sheffield to assist with site work, surveys and associated analysis and report writing.
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
SLR has one of the most experienced ecology teams in the UK: 10 of our senior staff have more than 20 years professional consultancy expertise. This role therefore offers a unique opportunity to work alongside this experienced team and to integrate with professionals from SLR’s other disciplines, including hydrology, air quality, landscape, planning, environmental impact assessment and sustainability consultants.
Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
You will be involved with assisting on ecological desk studies, field surveys and protected species mitigation for a variety of proposed development projects on within the region, and potentially UK-wide. There will be strong emphasis on learning and development, including participation in SLR’s graduate training programme. Whatever your existing skill-set, you will be dedicated to a career as a professional ecologist and show a commitment to continuing professional development. On joining the team, you would work with your managers to develop a tailored training package using both in-house and external training resources to drive the development of your career as a professional ecologist.
A passion for ecology and understanding of the importance of maintaining high professional standards of work in the sector.
BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable), and eligible for Qualifying level CIEEM membership.
UK Driving licence, and a willingness to travel and spend time away from home at project sites.
A good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment, and the principles of scientific data collection.
Excellent communication, time management and report-writing skills; high standard of written English; IT and PC skills, including basic MS365 packages, and ability to quickly learn new software for recording data, reporting, project/time management and resourcing software.
can do/will do approach to project deadlines and challenges.
Botanical skills and experience of habitat surveys would be an advantage, along with specialist fauna surveys (bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, otters, birds or invertebrates).
Strong field skills in at least one group (e.g. birds, bats, plants) are highly desirable.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable assistance when applying to SLR. Initially, the role will involve undertaking or assisting with field surveys and protected species mitigation projects. The varied role would be likely to include survey and mitigation work with great crested newt, reptiles, bats, badger and water vole, as well as working as an Ecological Clerk of Works supervising construction works in sensitive areas, and potentially undertaking habitat surveys.
You would also be involved in the preparation of survey reports, and as skills are developed, Ecological Impact Assessments. Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position will involve working across the country and some out-of-hours work.
Assisting with ecological surveys for a range of fauna, including great crested newts, reptiles, dormouse, water vole, otter, badger, bats, birds etc.
Assisting with vegetation and habitat surveys, e.g. UKHab, with the ability to differentiate main broad and priority habitat types in the field and understanding of condition assessment approaches.
Recording time and tasks accurately on SLR’s project management software and understanding the commercial nature of consultancy projects.
Keeping accurate field notes in accordance with the principles of scientific data collection, plus handling, recording and storing data effectively.
Developing a good understanding of wildlife legislation and being able to communicate this clearly to colleagues, clients and contractors.
The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and the Republic of Ireland and may require short-term travel across the UK and potentially overseas, depending on client/project sites.
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