Ecological Consultant

Ecological Consultant Role

We’re looking for someone who is seeking a varied workload to join our independent ecological
consultancy based on the Hampshire - Wiltshire border. Right next to the Salisbury Plain we can
offer an inclusive and friendly work environment being part of a team, including a couple of
spaniels, with a wide range of ecological and landscape experience.

Our client base is spread across southern England and includes householders, architects, house
builders, water utilities, rural agents and government agencies.

Roles & responsibilities

Ecological

Work independently and undertake ecology related fieldwork

Production of PRAs and PEAs

Applied understanding of EcIAs

Liaise with clients, and other organisations to promote strong working relationships and
effective communication

Essential

Two years ecological consultancy experience

Demonstrable competency with QGIS/QField

Applied understanding of BNG and use of the Statutory BNG metric

Robust interpersonal skills, field skills, report writing and communication skills

Desirable

Holding/working towards a Natural England protected species licence/s

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM)

Transferable skills from previous non-ecology roles

Other Requirements

A full UK driving licence.

Access to your own car, insured for business use.

**Job title**: Ecologist

**Contract**: Permanent

**Office location**: Tidworth, SP9

**Salary**: £28,000 - £32,000/annum depending on experience

**Hours**: 40/week (between May & September these hours worked Monday to Thursday)

**Holiday entitlement**: 224 statutory holiday hours/year (equivalent to 28 eight hour days.) This
includes public holidays. In addition to statutory holidays we offer a further 40 hours/year
(equivalent to 5 eight hour days).

**Benefits**: one professional membership paid, all work-related expenses paid, NEST
pension after 3 months. After 12 months service category D shares which receive profit related
bonus. Personal training budget of £500/year. Use of Company van for work. Private medical
insurance. Death in service benefit.