The Ecology Consultancy is seeking to employ an experienced Ecologist in our London or East Sussex (Lewes) office who will become involved in all areas of our work. Our principal areas of work are habitat and protected species surveys, watching brief and Ecological Clerk of Works, Ecological Impact Assessment, and Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM assessments, as well as providing training and advice.
You will be involved in all areas of our work with an emphasis on preliminary ecological appraisals, protected species surveys, including bat surveys and mitigation and the production of ESPM licence applications.
You 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. You 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.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
• Have an appropriate degree
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Have excellent knowledge of UK and relevant European environmental legislation
• Be eligible for Associate Membership (or above) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management
• Have excellent fieldwork and report writing skills.
• Have experience of managing projects to time and budget.
• Able to lead and co-ordinate surveys.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Be dynamic and proactive, able to use own initiative when appropriate.
Desirable
• Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3.
• Experience in EcIA and mitigation methodologies would also be advantageous.
• Working towards a NE survey licence for bats and be competent at Preliminary Roost Assessments, emergence / re-entry surveys, activity transects and advising on mitigation.
• Be experienced at using a range of bat detectors and able to analyse sonograms accurately.
The Ecology Consultancy works in all areas of construction, civil engineering and the built environment, to provide client-focussed advice and solutions to wildlife issues. We are a leading national consultancy with experience in everything from single dwellings to major infrastructure. Our friendly team of ecologists, and support staff, have been providing clients, large and small, with a comprehensive range of ecology surveys and services for more than 15 years. We have offices in London, Lewes, Norwich and Edinburgh.
Apply for this post
Applications (your CV and a covering letter) should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Jane Kendall, The Ecology Consultancy, 33a Tempus Wharf, Bermondsey Wall West, London, SE16 4TQ. Closing date for applications – 28th August 2015.
The Ecology Consultancy aims to promote equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients as is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.
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