Ecologist

We have an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a national provider of Open Space Management to deliver a range of projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity, and residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ecologist with the desire to further their career, whilst being influential in the continued growth of an ambitious and successful business.

**The Company**

Trustgreen are a leading Open Space Management Company, operating nationally from our Head Office in Cheshire and five regional office locations.

We are a professional and enthusiastic team supporting many of the top residential housebuilders to create and maintain expertly managed open spaces for the benefit of the local community and the wildlife that they support.

With an ever-growing portfolio of sites under our management, our customer service-led approach is what sets us apart. Our vision is to continually review, monitor and improve the way we care for the open spaces we manage.

We care about the environment in which we work, creating and maintaining habitats that support local wildlife and encourage nature back into areas impacted by construction. This will include an ever growing number of sites that we will help achieve biodiversity net gain.

**The Role**

As our Ecologist, you will be crucial to our continued success by providing ecological guidance and assurance to a varied range of developments across the country. This will include planning and conducting field surveys, completing Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and associated monitoring plans that will safeguard the delivery of projected BNG uplifts. Aiding our wider team with work enquiries, quote preparations and building client relationships will be a key requirement. As will championing community engagement and appreciation of open spaces.

**The Person**
- A degree in ecology or closely related field;
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), chartership, or being on the route to chartership
- Good working knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques;
- Capable at undertaking survey and reporting for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Ecological Impact Assessment;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Highly motivated, reliable, with the commitment to complete activities.
- A full valid UK/EEC driving license.

Experience working within the housebuilding sector or green services environment (grounds maintenance, arboriculture, landscaping & estates services) is preferable, however what is important is the willingness and ability to do what is right.

**Benefits**
- Company Pension
- 25 Days Holiday plus statutory
- A day off for your Birthday
- Company Events

**The Opportunity**

This is an excellent opportunity for a productive, ambitious individual, to join a leading organisation during a period of further growth.

The benefits of being part of a small team extends well beyond the flexibility and variety you will get each day to attending corporate events, and the opportunity for **you**to reach your potential.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person