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About The Role
Pegasus Group is a leading development consultancy that provides planning, design, environmental, economics, and heritage services to a wide range of clients across the UK. We are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-quality solutions that add value to our clients’ projects. Our new in-house Nature and Biodiversity team will play a critical role in achieving that vision.
Bristol
Environment
Full Time
About The Role
Pegasus Group is a leading development consultancy that provides planning, design, environmental, economics, and heritage services to a wide range of clients across the UK. We are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-quality solutions that add value to our clients’ projects. Our new in-house Nature and Biodiversity team will play a critical role in achieving that vision.
As we expand our services, we are looking to appoint Consultant Ecologist’s across our offices to design and implement ecological strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain services.
This is a role requiring a strong ecological background and the ability to manage and deliver projects. You will play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and support the technical leads for high-profile projects across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial development.
This is a great chance to join a new and growing team from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support on a range of ecological projects, as well as managing aspects of projects across a range of sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, renewable energy).
* Plan and support on a range of ecological surveys and input into reports and assessments (e.g., PEA, UKHab, protected species, EcIA,, BNG Metrics, HMMPs, LEMPs).
* Provide ecological input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications.
* Support the production of BNG assessments using the Statutory Defra metric.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of bespoke BNG strategies across development projects. Including high quality onsite green infrastructure and offsite BNG solutions.
* Ensure compliance with relevant wildlife legislation and planning policy.
* Support with developing client relationships and ensure repeat and referral work.
* Inputs into fee proposals and multidisciplinary tenders.
* Input into project planning, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
Requirements:
* A relevant degree in ecology or related environmental discipline.
* At least 2+ years of professional experience in the ecological sector.
* Qualifying membership of CIEEM (or eligibility), working towards Associate membership.
* Knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning system.
* Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
* Proven track record of supporting on delivering ecological projects.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Working towards protected species licences (e.g. Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse).
What are the benefits to you?
We offer an excellent remuneration and overall benefits package when you join Pegasus Group, which you can view here www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/careers/
We committed to helping you reach your full potential and support with a range of training and development initiatives throughout your whole career, enabling you to learn and progress through our stepping stones programme.
About Us.
We are a dynamic development consultancy that thrives on innovation. Our passion lies in crafting stunning spaces that enrich both the built and natural environment, ultimately impacting people's lives for the better. With expertise spanning various sectors such as residential, health, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment, we specialise in delivering forward-thinking and sustainable solutions tailored to the demands and possibilities of the 21st century.
Diversity, Inclusion and Recognition.
Since 2003, Pegasus Group has consistently grown, earning a reputation for excellence and delivery in the market. Our success is attributed to the commitment and dedication of our talented people across our 14 offices.
Our staff are the cornerstone of our achievements, playing a pivotal role in our company's success. We prioritise valuing and empowering our team, fostering a culture of inclusion, and belonging. At Pegasus Group, we emphasise caring for each other, our communities, and our clients. Every individual is encouraged to bring their authentic, best self to work every day.
How To Apply
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