Consultant Ecologist

**Consultant Ecologist**

**Location**: Stafford / Hybrid

**Summary**

My Client, a successful Ecology Consultancy who specialise in Ecological Consultancy, Flood Risk Assessment and Arboriculture services are seeking talented ecologists to join their team and help with their exciting plans for the future.

With a team of over 30 ecologists working nationally projects are varied, from smaller housing schemes and retail developments involving significant Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, through to nationally important road and rail schemes, garden villages and quarries.

As an Consultant Ecologist You can expect to get involved with a variety of habitat and species surveys, report writing, assisting with tender and fee estimates, as well as elements of project management
- Proven, previous experience (2 - 4 years) in a similar role.
- Have field skills in one or more specialist areas.
- Working towards, or already holding a bat, GCN or dormouse survey licence.
- Have prior experience of project management/coordination and/or coordinating surveys.
- Be an excellent communicator with the ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of UK and EU environmental Legislation and national and local planning policies and processes.
- Associate / Full CIEEM Membership or demonstrable eligibility for entry in the near future.
- At least one degree in Ecology or a related field.
- Full UK Driving Licence.

**Salary / Benefits**: £25,000 - £35,000 dependant on level or experience and qualifications plus:

- Group Life Assurance
- A series of selectable benefits for you to including buying & selling annual leave entitlement amongst a range of others.
- Annual training budget for externally led CPD courses; plus regular internal training seminars and CPD programme
- Hire cars and a fleet of company vehicles available for use as required.
- Mileage paid on any personal car mileage, plus all expenses covered
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employer contributory pension scheme

If you want to join a business that will support and nurture you in your career this could be the place for you.

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