GE Consulting are looking for experienced ecologists to join our vibrant teams in Bristol and Exeter.
GE is a mid-sized (40+) consultancy with an excellent reputation, offering ecology, arboriculture 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 (1000+ unit residential schemes, 1000-acre renewables sites, national utilities contract etc.) 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 practiced 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
* QGIS skills
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
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