Project Ecologist

My client is an independent firm of Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with thirteen Property Offices and five Livestock Markets covering five counties.The original Partnership, established in 1874, has developed into a strong independent professional firm serving its' clients throughout the West Midlands and Welsh Borders, with pride and expertise. My client is one of the oldest and largest multi-disciplined private practices in the United Kingdom.

The role would particularly suit someone who is keen to develop a deep understanding of the property sector who would benefit from working alongside our planning and residential agents on projects from the early stage right through to construction and long-term management. The role would be of particular interest to someone keen on supporting the implementation of protected species mitigation post-consent.

Project Management - co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees
Ecological field surveys and coordinating and mentoring junior members of staff and supporting improving in-field data collection techniques
EIA and non-EIA, HRA), developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and the use of DEFRA metric
Supporting delivery of in-house training and client training.
General administrative / management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and health and safety (including risk assessment), and marketing.Experience of working within a planning or environmental consultancy
An understanding of wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment under the EIA regulations
Knowledge of plant or animal groups with a specialism
Excellent commercial and project management skills
Ability to support coordination of a survey team of ecologists
To work in a friendly environment with excellent opportunities to learn about the property sector;
Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance;
Generous support package for professional development through both internal and external training;
Generous car allowance;
Payment of membership fees to relevant professional body;
The opportunity to work with, and help in developing our use of, new and exciting technologies in the field;
Contributions to a pension;
Flexible working including options for home working;
Company-funded regular staff social events throughout the year