Opportunity:
Are you looking to break into your first consulting role? Or maybe you're looking for a new challenge at an internationally recognised multidisciplinary firm? Either way, our client is looking to bring in a new Consultant Ecologist to join and expand their Birmingham office, contributing to the teams overall positive and diverse group of like-minded ecologists. As the new consultant ecologist, you'll be trusted with the responsibility of overseeing your own assigned projects, conducting a variety of surveys and helping to promote nature positive and biodiversity aiding practices throughout your work. On top of all this, our client is devoted to the welfare of its employees, so much so that they have now adopted a 4-day working week! This means every week, you'll finish on Thursday and have more time spend with friends & family, pursuing personal interests or just decompressing, all whilst maintaining a 5-day pay rate!
Responsibility:
As the new consultant ecologist at the Birmingham office, your responsibilities will include:
Advising clients on ecological "pain points" as well as strategies to overcome and improve issues.
Complete a range of various surveys, including UKHabs and protected species
Prepare a number of reports, including EcIAs, PEAs and BNG assessments
Work alongside a multidisciplined team, including arborists and landscape plannersRequirements:
To be considered for this consultant ecologist role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
A degree in Ecology, environmental science or a similar discipline
At least 2 years of experience working within an ecological consultancy setting
Experience with a variety of surveys, assessments and reports including familiarity with EIA and simple EcIAs would be advantageous
Be a member of a relevant professional body e.g. CIEEM
Familiar with UKHabs classification and BNG
Hold or be working towards at least one protected species license
Hold a full UK drivers licenseIf this role seems like it could be the ideal fit for you, click 'Apply' to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions regarding this or other roles, call Euan McLeod on (phone number removed). If you have any friends/colleagues who are interested or looking for new roles, we offer £250 referral fees for successful placements, so put them in touch