My client is a consultancy focussing on sustainable development, climate change risk, energy & carbon management/reduction, natural capital, ESG and the like. Their primary purpose is to ensure that biodiversity is not just protected from harm through development and other land management actions, but is actively enhanced, above and beyond minimum policy and legislative requirements.
Lead and deliver high-impact ecology and biodiversity projects
Produce and provide technical QA reviews for reports including PEAs, BNG assessments, BREEAM Ecology Credit Assessments and protected species reports.
Undertake and lead on simple to medium complexity field surveys including UKHab / PEA and bat surveys.
Undertake biodiversity net gain mapping using QGIS and calculations using the statutory biodiversity metric.
Manage moderate to complex projects from inception to completion.
Collaboration on large-scale projects from inception to completion
Conduct ecological assessments (PEAs, BNG Assessments, BREEAM ecology reports)
Use QGIS and Biodiversity metrics to assess and map biodiversity net gain
Engage with clients and stakeholders, building strong relationships
Level 1 bat license at a minimum.
Excellent report writing skills and QA experience.
Strong GIS skills; Able to produce a BREEAM Ecology Credit Report for simple to moderate complexity sites.
Full driving license.
Competitive salary - £36,000 - £55,000 DOE with a potential for discretionary bonus.
~ Supportive mentoring and structured career development opportunities
~ Funded training and CPD to help you progress toward Ecologist level, including professional memberships and licenses
~ Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful environmental projects
~ Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance
~ Training in your discipline as well as others (both formal and relaxed).
~23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with offices closed over the Christmas period.
~ Enhanced family policies.
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