Your new companyAn extremely well established Environmental Consultancy that operate across, Air Quality, Acoustics, EIA, Ecology and more. They service a range of clientele predominantly across residential, renewables, infrastructure and commercial development projects. With bases all over the UK, they offer a well-rounded approach to solving environmental issues.Your new roleDue to continuous growth, this post is for a Consultant or Senior level Ecologist to work out of their central London office. You will have the opportunity to work with clients across the UK on a diverse range of projects. Projects will typically occur within London and the surrounding counties.You will work in a supportive environment with friendly staff and will be given support and tailored development opportunities via experienced colleagues and external professionals.You will be responsible for…

• Undertaking ecological surveys, including UKHab habitat surveys and varying protected species surveys
• Help to manage ecological projects for smooth delivery
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to
• Help to prepare fee proposals and author technical reports
• Ensure the meeting of Biodiversity Net Gain where possible

What you'll need to succeed

• Some proven experience in an ecological consultancy (Seasonal or Permanent)
• A degree in a relevant field
• Experience with conducting or supporting ecological surveys
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of relevant environmental and planning legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of Biodiversity Net Gain, botany or ornithology (ideal)
• GIS experience (ideal)
• One or more protected species licences (ideal)
• FISC trained (ideal)
• Membership of CIEEM (ideal)

What you'll get in return

• £26,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Death in service life cover
• Employee Assistance programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Medical cover
• Annual pay reviews
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Offering wellbeing programme

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