We are always looking for new people to join our ever increasing team. If you are a senior ecologist or ecologist and are interested in working with a highly professional team, in a friendly and supportive environment, contact us or call Jane on 020 7378 1914.
Senior Ecologist Ecologist Seasonal Field AssistantSenior Ecologist
What do we do?
The Ecology Consultancy 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?
We currently require two Senior Ecologists at our London office — a botanist and a bat specialist, to join our busy team. Senior Ecologists will become involved in all areas of our work but the emphasis will be on dealing with protected species issues. You will manage a small team of ecologists undertaking extended Phase 1 and Phase 2 protected species surveys and assessments and will have worked on BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes. You are required to take on and manage individual contracts, to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services, within budget and to tight deadlines. This will involve professional communications with clients, other consultants and consultees, acquiring data from third parties, organising and supervising sub-contractors, preparing maps and writing and editing reports. You will contribute to the smooth running of our London office, in co-operation with other staff. All members of our team have a role to play in marketing and promoting 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.
Application deadline is 16 July.
Person specification
- Essential:
- You hold a relevant degree.
- You are a Full Member of the IEEM.
- You have a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
- You have excellent fieldwork and demonstrably good report writing skills.
- You are an experienced and proficient project manager.
- You have a detailed knowledge of protected species legislation.
- You have successfully managed staff and are a good communicator.
- Desirable
- The Senior Ecologist (bats) will have additional expertise in bat ecology and you will preferably hold a roost visitor licence.
- The Senior Ecologist (botany) will have worked on a range of vegetation surveys including invasive species.
- Ideally, you should have further expertise in one or more of the following groups/species: herptiles, badgers, dormice, water voles or otters.
- Experience in EIA and mitigation methodologies would 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 Ecology Consultancy 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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Seasonal Field Assistant
What do we do?
- Essential:
- You hold a relevant degree
- You have some experience of ecological survey and/or a proven interest in ecology (further training will be given)
- You must be willing to work during evenings and at weekends (whilst we would prefer full-time availability, part-time or weekend only work will be considered)
- You will have some experience of ability working as part of a small friendly team
- You must hold a full driving licence
Application deadline is 16 July.
What do we offer?
- On-site training
- Hourly rate of £8.00 per hour