Responsibilities
* Undertake field survey work for a range of ecological projects, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, a range of protected species surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
* Produce technical reports, survey documentation and mitigation strategies
* Support senior colleagues with the production of Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
* Liaise with clients, contractors and project teams with confidence when required
* Assist with project management, including working to deadlines and project finances
* Provide ecological advice and support to other decisions within Maydencroft Limited
* Maintain accurate field data and ensure high standards of quality and attention to detail
* Support seasonal staff where required
Qualifications
* Degree in ecology or related subject
* At least two years’ experience working within ecological consultancy or a related discipline
* FISC Level 3 minimum
* Member of CIEEM – Associate level desirable
* Good understanding of legislation and protected species guidance
* Experience undertaking habitat surveys and protected species surveys
* Substantial field survey experience
* Excellent report‑writing skill
* Experience with GIS software
* Confidence and ability to communicate in a professional manner
* Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel, FISC Level 4+
* Protected species licences
* Project management experience
* Understanding of UK planning system and experience supporting development projects
Company and Role Overview
We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join the consultancy team at Maydencroft Limited based from our Letchworth Garden City or Windsor office. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and capable Ecologist who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment. The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of ecological consultancy projects across the commercial, public, private, utility and charity sectors, while developing technical skills and experience alongside a highly experienced team. We are a close-knit group of ecological, landscape, arboricultural and forestry consultants working as an integral part of the broader company, which includes arborists, foresters, groundsmen, landscape operatives and farmers. At Maydencroft we greatly value professional integrity, a dedicated yet flexible work ethic, and impeccable standards of quality.
Compensation and Working Hours
Staring from £32,000. Full‑time working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
* 22 days annual leave (plus public holidays) with an annual increase of one day for every full year’s service up to a maximum of 27 days
* Company vehicle for commercial use
* Training and development opportunities, including FISC exams
* Professional membership fees paid
* Supportive team environment in a multi‑disciplinary company with opportunities to grow your knowledge and experience
* Annual performance‑related pay rises
* Auto‑enrolment in the company Pension scheme after 3‑months
* Enrolment to the company Medicash scheme following passing probation
* Company sick pay
* Options for flexible working
* Referral bonuses
* Bike2Work Scheme
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