Senior Ecologist

Pickeverard; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is hiring a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological assessments and prepare technical reports. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in surveying UK habitats. The position offers opportunities for career development and training within a supportive team environment. Remote work options are available alongside an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Career and Professional Development

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience in surveying UK habitats.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Organising and leading on field surveys.
• Producing ecological reports.
• Liaising with clients on technical strategy.

Skills

Surveying UK habitats - ideally FISC 4 botanical skills

Organisational and communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with GIS software

Ability to work outdoors

Education

Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Would you like to join a historic company with a 160 year history of working on some of the most iconic public sector developments in the UK?

Would you like all the benefits and security of a large consultancy whilst working in a small but growing ecology team?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join our team. The successful candidate can be based at any of our offices across the UK, however, being located in the Midlands would be advantageous. The ability to travel for site visits is essential.

The successful candidate will be able to independently lead on the preparation of ecological field work, data collection, analysis and interpretation to assist the delivery of project work and technical reporting.

A typical day at work would include assisting with fee proposals, completing ecological desk studies, designing and leading on field work to include preliminary ecological assessments, baseline habitat mapping, species surveys (or coordinating specialist sub-consultants), completion of Statutory Biodiversity Metric baseline calculations, collaborating with design teams to integrate ecological constraints and opportunities, design of Biodiversity Net Gain (or regional equivalent) and completion of technical reports. The role can be adapted to suit an applicants career interests and aspirations however a crucial element of the role is the willingness to complete field work and the ability to confidently and independently design and complete baseline ecological assessments as a minimum.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities

• Organising and leading on field surveys and monitoring survey progress.
• Undertaking analysis and reviewing ecological data for accuracy and quality.
• Producing ecological reports, including specific assessments and management plans.
• Organising and supporting in Ecological Clerk of Works roles.
• Identifying and supporting the development of strategies on ecological constraints and opportunities on potential projects.
• Preparing work and fee proposals and contributing to project bidding.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders on technical strategy and advice.
• Understanding Health and Safety issues relevant to surveying and report any hazards onsite and supporting in preparing risk avoiding measures.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

Our ideal Senior Ecologist will have:

• A degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience of appraising projects for potential ecological constraints and opportunities.
• Experience in surveying UK habitats - ideally FISC 4 botanical skills. (or able to achieve this within 12 months with Pick Everard support)
• Experience in survey design and mitigation for protected species and coordination of sub-consultants.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management at appropriate level. (or equivalent)
• Experience in the use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to evidence Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, case law and planning policy relevant to ecology.
• Knowledge of relevant guidance and standards for a range of species.
• Experience of mitigation licence processes relevant to protected species.
• Organisational and communication skills applied to clients and project teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience of working with GIS software.
• Enjoys working outdoors, willingness to complete fields surveys and work some antisocial hours.
• Valid driving license required.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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