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Job Description
Your new company
Your new role
Responsibilities:
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4550899 - Jack Brewin
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My client has been helping deliver sustainable development and green infrastructure since 2005. They are at the forefront of delivering Biodiversity Net Gain and are serious about influencing and driving change. They look after their staff. They don't make you work excessive antisocial hours or make you stay away from home for consecutive days. You will be encouraged to develop and expand your skills and experience, under the supportive supervision of senior technical experts.
Your new role
You will work within a highly motivated team and provide important contributions to deliverables such as protected species risk assessments, Habitat Management Plans, Ecological Management Plans and Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA).
Responsibilities:
Designing and performing ecological surveys including Phase 1/ UK Habs surveys, bats, otters, great crested newt, water voles, and badgers
Carrying out Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and preparing baseline ecological reports
Working on Bioidiversity Net-Gain Plans
Collating and reviewing ecological information for desk studies
Conducting Ecological Clerk of Works
Experience of working in an ecology-related job, ideally within the environmental consultancy sector
An undergraduate ecology or related degree
Have experience of using the DEFRA metric to achieve BNG and proposing enhancements/creation of habitats while understanding limitations
Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and planning policy
Membership of or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Experience in designing, undertaking and leading ecological surveys for protected species
Experience in conducting extended Phase 1 and UK Habs surveys
Experience in writing and delivering high quality technical reports such as baseline reports Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and ecological mitigation strategies
GIS and digital data manipulation and analysis experience
Willingness to work flexibly, involving travel within the UK and overnight stays where necessary
Clean full UK driving licence
Desirable:
One or more protected species licences
Experienced in botanical identification
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - £35k - £42k roughly
Hybrid working
Workplace Pension scheme;
Health Benefits policy;
Group Life Assurance Cover;
Generous training budget;
In-house training and formal internal CPD programme;
Clear and structured framework for professional development and career progression;
Company funded CIEEM Membership & NE licence fees;
Complimentary staff functions and team building events;
Complimentary onsite parking;
Generous TOIL (time off in lieu) policy to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4550899 - Jack Brewin