We are looking for an Ecological Consultant to join our terrestrial ecology team in East Anglia. The role involves field surveys, reporting, client communication, and project management, with travel across the UK.
Salary: £28,000 varying with skillset.
Success in the Role Looks Like
* Delivering high‑quality field surveys safely, efficiently and in line with best practice and relevant legislation.
* Producing clear, accurate and well‑structured reports that meet both client needs and technical standards.
* Managing your workload confidently, keeping projects moving and communicating progress.
* Building strong working relationships with Thomson colleagues and clients.
* Working towards your career goals, with support from your manager to develop both your technical expertise and consultancy skills.
* Contributing to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge, supporting others during busy periods and being willing to learn.
* Helping identify opportunities to improve our service and deliver great outcomes for both nature and our clients.
Requirements
* Proven previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a commercial consultancy.
* Strong field skills in one or more specialist areas.
* Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and survey best practices.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports.
* A positive attitude and a strong desire to develop and succeed.
* A valid driving licence and vehicle that can be insured for business use.
* The ability and willingness to travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations around the UK.
* To be located within 1 hour's commute from our East Anglia (Ipswich) office.
* A degree or postgraduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject.
* Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Preferred (Optional)
* Experience of project management, including forming and issuing quotes to clients.
* One or more protected species licences e.g. GCN, bat or dormouse.
* Ornithological skills.
* Botany skills.
We would particularly like to hear from people with bird, bat and/or badger skills.
All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave
* Healthcare cash plan
* Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Discounted gym membership
* Paid professional memberships
* Clothing allowance
* Outstanding performance rewards
* Long service awards
* Free parking
* Regular local and company social events
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
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