Ecologist/ Senior Ecologist

Job Description

Overview\n\nEcologic Consultant Ecologists LLP is an ecological and arboricultural consultancy based in Exeter, Devon. We work on a range of projects across the southwest from small-scale householder projects such as loft conversions through to landscape recovery projects focused on habitat creation and enhancement. We are seeking to expand our experienced team with an Ecologist and/or Senior Ecologist.

The role is full-time, permanent and will be a mixture of desk-based & fieldwork.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe role will be varied and will include the following responsibilities:\n\n * Undertaking PEAs using the UK Habitat Classification System & Biodiversity Condition Assessments\n\n * Undertaking protected species surveys\n\n * GIS mapping\n\n * Report writing\n\n * Ecological Clerk of Works\n\n * Managing projects (dependent on experience)\n\n * Reviewing reports (dependent on experience)\n\nCriteria\n\n * At least two years’ experience of working in an ecological consultancy\n\n * Protected species licence/s would be advantageous\n\n * Knowledge of wildlife policy and legislation\n\n * Strong report writing skills\n\n * Proficiency in QGIS\n\n * Effective communicator\n\n * Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge\n\n * Organised and able to prioritise workloads\n\n * Educated to degree level (minimum BSc)\n\n * A full driving licence and access to your own transport\n\n * Have or are working towards CIEEM membership\n\nBenefits\n\nEcologic are dedicated to supporting your ongoing progression and are pleased to offer a competitive salary and the following benefits:\n\n * Workplace pension scheme\n\n * Use of company electric vehicles\n\n * Payment of professional memberships & class licence fees\n\n * Flexible working hours\n\n * 24 days annual leave with additional days over the Christmas period\n\n * Internal training sessions\n\n * Generous external training budget\n\n * TOIL policy\n\n * Team social events