Ecologist/Senior Ecologist/Principal EcologistWardell Armstrong LLP is a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy with 13 offices across the UK, employing approximately 500 staff. Our Bury St Edmunds office has several positions available in Ecology, we are interested to hear from Senior/Principal Ecologists with approx 4-8 yrs experience, along with junior Ecologists ideally with some experience of field surveys or Graduate Ecologist with a proven interest in Ecology through volunteering or wildlife group memberships, courses etc. The position will involve: Undertaking ecological desk studies Assisting with protected species surveys Compiling, analysing, evaluating and interpretating survey data Producing and contributing to technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and others Mapping Habitats in a GIS system and contribute towards Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments Working together with our clients and alongside works alongside a variety of other environmental disciplines within the Firm, environmental planning, archaeology, arboriculture, landscape architecture and engineering, the ecology team deliver solutions to challenging problems in a wide range of projects of varying sizes including residential, large scale mixed use developments, utilities & infrastructure, green energy (wind turbines, solar) and quarries plus a range of other bespoke projects and clients. You will be exposed to the full breadth of ecology works in a short space of time and be taught the necessary skills for you to advance your career in ecology. What we would like from you. A degree or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline. Be working towards, ‘qualifying member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM A good understanding of relevant UK Nature conservation legislation and planning process. Have an adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet demands at peak times. As the role is likely to involve occasional longer and / or unsociable hours, a willingness to undertake moderate (significant at times) travel to sites within the UK, sometimes staying locally for several days is essential. Holder of at least one protected species licence preferable but not essential; Holder of a valid CSCS card is preferable but not essential; A full UK driving licence We offer: 1.5x pay/TOIL for work carried out during unsocial hours (10pm – 6am); Hybrid home/office working arrangement. Laptop provided for permanent staff. Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5% Payment of a relevant professional subscription (i.e. CIEEM) 24 days annual leave per year – plus option to buy additional leave Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage Flexi-Time Working Schedule and part time hours considered. Long service awards Employee Assistance Programme Travel Loans Cycle to work scheme Recruitment Bounty Scheme A structured training and mentoring process Please note we also have positions available for Senior/Principal Ecologists in Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Stoke, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. To apply please visit our website or email janine.davieswardell-armstrong.com