We are still short of a few people to complete the team. If you are an ecologist, or senior ecologist, and are interested in working with a highly professional team, in a friendly and supportive environment, contact us or call Jane on 020 7326 0007.
For details of the current job opportunities, see below.
Senior Ecologist
What do we do?
Ecology Consultancy Ltd (ECL) is a successful specialist consultancy with offices in London, Sussex and East Anglia. We have developed a reputation for delivering objective, high quality work to clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors. We operate to the highest professional standards within a non-corporate, friendly and supportive office environment. Our independence is a key element of our business philosophy and success.
Our principal areas of work are as follows:
- Habitat surveys – including Phase 1, extended Phase 1, Phase 2 and River Corridor Surveys.
- Vegetation surveys – including National Vegetation Classification.
- Protected species surveys – great crested newts, reptiles, bats, water voles, otters, badgers etc.
- Fauna surveys, including terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, birds and mammals.
- Ecological Assessment, including the design of mitigation measures for any identified impacts.
- Preparation of site management plans and involvement with design and construction issues.
- Undertaking ecological watching briefs and Clerk of Works roles for contractors.
- Training in ecological issues and procedures.
- Preparation of information and guidance materials.
- Research on wildlife issues.
- Expert witness role at Public Inquiries.
What will the Senior Ecologist do?
The Senior Ecologist will Be involved in all areas of our work but the emphasis will be on dealing with protected species issues. Manage a small team of ecologists undertaking, amongst other things, protected species surveys and assessments, and ecological Clerk of Works and Watching Brief roles on construction contracts. Be required to take on and manage individual contracts, in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. This may involve: liaising with clients, other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising sub-contractors and other ECL staff; preparing maps and writing and editing reports. Assist with the general running of the London/Sussex office, in co-operation with other staff. Help with the marketing and promotion of the company.
The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake such travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.
Person specification
The Senior Ecologist will
- Have an appropriate degree.
- Be a Full Member of the IEEM.
- Have a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
- Have excellent fieldwork and report writing skills.
- Have experience and be proficient in Project Management.
- Have a detailed knowledge of protected species legislation.
- Have managed staff.
- Have, ideally, expertise in bat ecology including being in possession of a roost visitor licence.
- Have, in addition to the above, expertise in one or more of the following groups/species: herptiles, badgers, dormice, water voles or otters.
- Experience in EIA and mitigation methodologies would also be advantageous.
What do we offer?
- Salary on a scale £27,932 - £35,658 (inclusive of London weighting)
- Annual increment subject to satisfactory performance
- Annual profit related bonus
- 25 days Annual leave
- Generous training budget
- Staff support/mentoring
- Flexitime and TOIL
- Pension Scheme
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Ecologist
What do we do?
Ecology Consultancy Ltd (ECL) is a successful specialist consultancy with offices in London, Sussex and East Anglia. We have developed a reputation for delivering objective, high quality work to clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors. We operate to the highest professional standards within a non-corporate, friendly and supportive office environment. Our independence is a key element of our business philosophy and success.
Our principal areas of work are as follows:
- Habitat surveys – including Phase 1, extended Phase 1, Phase 2 and River Corridor Surveys.
- Vegetation surveys – including National Vegetation Classification.
- Protected species surveys – great crested newts, reptiles, bats, water voles, otters, badgers etc.
- Fauna surveys, including terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, birds and mammals.
- Ecological Assessment, including the design of mitigation measures for any identified impacts.
- Preparation of site management plans and involvement with design and construction issues.
- Undertaking ecological watching briefs and Clerk of Works roles for contractors.
- Training in ecological issues and procedures.
- Preparation of information and guidance materials.
- Research on wildlife issues.
- Expert witness role at Public Inquiries.
What will the Ecologist do?
The Ecologist will be involved in all areas of our work, but the emphasis will be on Phase 1 habitat surveys and ecological assessment. The Ecologist will also be required to take on and manage individual contracts, in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. This may involve: liaising with clients, other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising other ECL staff and sub-contractors; preparing maps and writing and editing reports. The Ecologist will also assist with the general running of the office, in co-operation with other staff based there, and help with the marketing and promotion of the company.
The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake such travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.
Person specification
The Ecologist will
- Have an appropriate degree
- Have a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- Have excellent fieldwork and report writing skills.
- Have, ideally, expertise in habitat and vegetation survey or bat ecology and conservation
- Have, in addition to the above, expertise in one or more of the following groups/species: herptiles, badgers, dormice, water voles or otters.
- Experience in EIA and mitigation methodologies would also be advantageous.
What do we offer?
- Salary on a scale £20,492 - £26,784 (inclusive of London weighting)
- Annual increment subject to satisfactory performance
- Annual profit related bonus
- 25 days leave
- Generous training budget
- Staff support/mentoring
- Flexitime and TOIL
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Marketing and Administrative Assistant
What do we do?
Ecology Consultancy Ltd (ECL) is a successful specialist consultancy with offices in London, Sussex and East Anglia. We have developed a reputation for delivering objective, high quality work to clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors. We operate to the highest professional standards within a non-corporate, friendly and supportive office environment. Our independence is a key element of our business philosophy and success.
Our principal areas of work are as follows:
- Habitat surveys – including Phase 1, extended Phase 1, Phase 2 and River Corridor Surveys.
- Vegetation surveys – including National Vegetation Classification.
- Protected species surveys – great crested newts, reptiles, bats, water voles, otters, badgers etc.
- Fauna surveys, including terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, birds and mammals.
- Ecological Assessment, including the design of mitigation measures for any identified impacts.
- Preparation of site management plans and involvement with design and construction issues.
- Undertaking ecological watching briefs and Clerk of Works roles for contractors.
- Training in ecological issues and procedures.
- Preparation of information and guidance materials.
- Research on wildlife issues.
- Expert witness role at Public Inquiries.
Roles and responsibilities of the job
Due to our expanding work load we are seeking someone to support the Managing Director and Office Manager with running the London office and assisting other staff when necessary. Ideally we are looking for someone with an interest in ecology and conservation, who is also familiar with office procedures, flexible and good at multi-tasking. Responsibilities will include:
Publicity and marketing
- To assist in marketing ECL to existing and new clients in order to win new work.
- Liaison with marketing consultant, web designers, designer/printers, etc.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining ECL database.
- Organising training courses and workshops
Ecological consultancy
- Assist with the preparation of maps, diagrams and reports.
- Research into current environmental policy and legislation as required
- Assist with site surveys, ecological assessments
Personal Assistant
Provide secretarial/administrative support to the Managing Director, including organisation of incoming and outgoing mail, diary management, photocopying, preparing letters, printing, binding and mailing reports and any other duties as required.
Administration
- Providing administrative support to ECL staff
- Assisting with maintaining accessible and up-to-date filing systems.
- Assisting with financial management
- Assisting with maintenance of office equipment, ordering stationery, etc.
General
- Contribute to the efficiency of ECL by working collaboratively as a member of the team.
- Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.
What do we offer?
- Salary £22,369 p.a. (inclusive of London weighting)
- Annual increment subject to satisfactory performance
- Annual profit related bonus
- 25 days leave
- Generous training budget
- Staff support/mentoring
- Flexitime and TOIL
