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SalaryJob Title: Consultant Ecologist
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Are you a Consultant Ecologist looking for a new challenge? We are working with a specialist environmental assessment practice who are looking for a Consultant Ecologist to join the team in Gloucester.
Our client is an established and award-winning consultancy that works with a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. They provide high-quality assessments, advice and guidance on a variety of environmental issues, such as strategic environmental assessment, green infrastructure planning, habitats regulations assessment, landscape assessment, landscape ecology and expert witness.
As a Consultant Ecologist, you will:
- Conduct UK habitat and protected species surveys
- Produce ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Reports, Ecological Impact Assessment Reports and Biodiversity Net Gain Reports
- Liaise with statutory and non-statutory bodies, such as Natural England, local authorities and wildlife trusts
- Manage your own projects
To be eligible for this position, you will need:
- A degree in ecology, biology, zoology or a related field
- At least two years of relevant experience in ecological consultancy
- Full membership of CIEEM or working towards it
- A thorough knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques
- Experience of undertaking protected species surveys and holding relevant licences
- Experience of using GIS software, such as QGIS or ArcGIS
- Excellent communication, report writing and project management skills
- A full valid UK/EEC driving licence and access to a vehicle
As a Consultant Ecologist, you will recieve:
- Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 based on your experience
- A positive and supportive work environment
- A range of benefits, such as flexible working, pension scheme, health insurance and more
- Opportunities for training and career progression
Interested in this or other roles in ecology consultancy? Please contact Lloyd Key via or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.
Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
