Consultant Ecologist

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom ERM Group Full time

ERM is looking for enthusiastic and passionate ecologists to join our UK biodiversity team. We work on a wide range of UK and international sustainable infrastructure projects including transport, renewables, mining, power and low carbon energy transition projects.

You will be joining a committed, welcoming and fun team that encourages growth and development in a supportive environment to help you succeed in your career.

The role

About you

This position would be well suited to an ecologist experienced in consent-based consultancy and with experience in, or passion for, working in the Sustainable Infrastructure and Low Carbon Energy Transition (LCET) sectors.

To enable this person to hit the ground running it would be beneficial for applicants to have an Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Ecology or a related field. As this role will have a mix of field-based and desk-based duties you will be required to have a full and valid drivers license for the UK.

You will be a member of CIEEM or working towards this and have prior experience of writing, or contributing to, technical reports and PEA's, as well as assessments (EcIA) and other deliverables.

Any experience with habitat and botanical surveys (Extended Phase 1, UK Hab, NVC) and Biodiversity Net Gain would be welcomed, as would knowledge of protected species licensing and mitigation as well as relevant guidance and legislation.

Why join ERM?

ERM has been at the forefront of sustainability for over 50 years. Not only do we care about the planet, our shared environment and a future that allows for a sustainable habitat, we also care about our employees.

ERM values the continued professional development of its people as well as supporting a variety of accreditations, memberships and certifications. On top of this you will be offered a competitive salary and rewarding benefits including 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, travel season ticket loan, premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation), Cycle2Work Scheme, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.
- To Apply
- We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce that reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, or educational background.
- ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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