Biodiversity Consultant

**About The Role**:
Are you an experienced ecologist looking for a new challenge? APEM is seeking a talented ecologist to join our Natural Capital Team at an exciting time of growth and development.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, both in the field and in the office, supporting the delivery of won projects. You'll also have the chance to hone your skills in report and tender writing, as well as business development, marketing, and sales. Our experienced team will support you as you develop your skills and experience, and you'll have the potential to progress into a senior role in the future.

Joining APEM Ltd means joining a team of experienced terrestrial and aquatic scientists who work on a variety of projects across the UK. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts not only in the terrestrial sector, but also in fisheries science, hydrology, hydro/geomorphology, and water quality.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

- Experience conducting Phase 1 Habitat and / or UK Habitats Classification surveys.
- Good Botanical identification skills ideally at FISC level 3 or above
- Experience of Defra Biodiversity Net Gain metric
- Experience of protected species surveys (e.g. dormice, bats, GCN, otter, water vole, birds etc.).

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

**Next steps**

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

**About Us**: The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.