The Ecology Consultancy- Ecologist - Norwich

The Ecology Consultancy

The Ecology Consultancy is one of the UK’s largest ecological consultancies. Established in 1999 we have grown to circa 70 permanent staff over 6 offices, in London, Sussex, Norfolk, Midlands, North and Scotland, with an annual turnover of around £4m.

The Ecology Consultancy has developed a sound reputation for delivering objective, high quality work to clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors and along with its sister environmental consultancy Temple, it forms part of Temple Group. 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, on a wide range of projects from major infrastructure projects such as HS2 to single dwellings and barn conversions.

We are passionate about what we do and strive to create friendly and supportive working environment and are developing a structured programme to assist staff in their career progression.

We are now seeking to expand our staff and are currently seeking to employ experienced Ecologists in our Norwich office.

What will the Ecologist do?

The Ecologist 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.

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 colleagues with the general running of the office 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

Essential

• Have an appropriate degree
• Have a minimum of 3 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 UK driving licence
• Be proactive, a self-starter and able to use own initiative when appropriate.

Desirable

• 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
• Working towards a NE survey licence for great crested newts and be competent at pond surveys using traditional survey techniques and advising on mitigation
• Be experienced at using a range of bat detectors and able to analyse sonograms accurately
• Experience of writing ESPM licence applications

What do we offer?

• Salary on a scale £19,240 - £26,367 depending on skills and experience.
• 25 days leave
• Staff support/mentoring
• Personal development programme (The Orchard)
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Applications (your c.v. and a covering letter) should be emailed to Dr Rachel Saunders [email protected] or posted to Thorpe House, 79 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1UA. Closing date for applications – 20th January 2017

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.