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GE Consulting are looking for experienced ecologists to join our vibrant teams in Exeter and Bristol.
GE is a mid-sized (40+) consultancy with an excellent reputation, offering ecology, arboricultural and land management services. Working for a wide variety of clients across the South of England and into Wales, we are big enough to work on major projects yet small enough to feel like you are part of a close-knit team.
We are a company that puts its staff first, creating a fun non-corporate atmosphere where a love of wildlife is shared across a team of like-minded people and where work life balance is practised not just preached.
This role will vary depending on your level of experience but we require experienced ecologists capable of conducting surveys, writing reports and managing a wide variety of interesting projects to join our team.
We are seeking bright and enthusiastic individuals who will bring positivity and passion to our team.
Essential skills and experience:
* Consultancy experience (not just ECoW but writing reports and project management)
* Excellent communication skills including report writing and client liaison
* Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system leading to confidence in providing technical advice to clients.
* Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
* BNG experience
* Be a member of CIEEM
* Attention to detail and the ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget
* A client-focused approach where the commercial element of each project can be understood and appreciated
* Full driving license
Desirable skills and experience:
* A specialism in birds or bats
* A full membership with CIEEM
* Experience of writing ES chapters and HRA’s
* Experience of writing EPSL applications, preferably held in your name
Salary and benefits:
* A salary to match your grade and experience
* A fun and friendly non-corporate working environment
* Interesting mix of projects where you have a say in the amount of field work that you do
* Considerable CPD opportunities and mentoring
* A trusting environment with no timesheet stress!
* Paid leave to volunteer for a charity
* Company socials
* Your birthday off work
* Contributory pension scheme
* All TOIL given back across the year
* Flexible home working options and hours of work
* Increasing annual leave with length of service
* Additional leave can be bought
* Paid CIEEM membership
* Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting and Project Management
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