About the role
- Working individually but also, collaboratively, in a team environment.
- Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
- Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
- Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients.
- Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
- Acting as ecology lead on projects.
- Task / project management.
Requirements
- A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
- The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
- Good report writing skills.
- Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
- Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
- An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
- Full driving licence.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee networks to support diverse backgrounds
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
UKHab surveysPreliminary Ecological AssessmentEcological Impact AssessmentBiodiversity Net Gain assessmentsprotected species surveymitigationlicensingbotanical skillsField Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+
Soft skills
collaborationreport writingproject managementclient relationship management
Certifications
membership of CIEEMfull driving licence