Senior Ecologist, Newcastle

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join our experienced, friendly and innovative Newcastle team, and one of the most successful and well-established independent ecological consultancies in the UK.

You will take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects. We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy work through mentoring, a structured review process and tailored training programme.

Our Newcastle office is attractively placed on the riverside with excellent transport links and local amenities.

In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave, we offer benefits that include flexible working, private healthcare, company-funded social events and health and well-being benefits.

Why Work For BSG Ecology?

• We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to be ecologist owned and ecologist led.
• All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients.
• We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external training and mentoring.
• Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements.
• We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us to work across offices and remotely.

What We Are Looking For

You will have:

• Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least three years full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
• Experience of a range of botanical surveys including habitat condition assessments
• A broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences
• Knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current and evolving wildlife policy and legislation
• Confidence in written and verbal communication
• Effective project management and client liaison skills
• The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
• Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK
• The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology
• An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation
• A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
• A full driving licence and access to your own transport

How To Apply

Please send a CV, along with a covering letter telling us about yourself and what you feel you will bring to our team, to Rowena Scott-Campbell (r.scott-campbell@bsg-ecology.com) by Friday 9th February 2024.