Candidate Specification What you can offer: A degree in Ecology (or directly related subject). Knowledge, understanding and experience of applying relevant guidance for surveys. Report writing experience We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, so if you are excited about the role please get in touch anyway; potential and transferrable skills can be just as important. What we can offer: At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include: Pension matched by employer up to 7% Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs Gym Membership discounts UK wide Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) are working with numerous water frameworks across our organisation to deliver a range of water and wastewater treatment projects in AMP8 and beyond. We are seeking a considerate and dedicated ecologist to join our highly successful, growing team. MMB have lots of exciting plans for the future, working on interesting large-scale projects across England and Wales. We are looking for an Ecologist with experience of field surveys using UK Habitat assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain condition assessment and protected species surveys. As well as having knowledge of wildlife legislation including planning processes and/or EIA/HRA assessments and undertaking surveys. Do you want to lead projects to benefit consumers, communities, and the environment? Are you an ambitious Ecologist looking to work on interesting and diverse projects? Do you want to work for a forward-thinking, growing, successful business that supports continued professional development and progression for their staff? Do you want to grow your professional network, engaging with subject matter experts globally? Job Profile Other information This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. We guarantee what we do makes things better for the communities in which we work. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that will protect local communities from flooding, preserve the UK's canal systems, and help secure water supplies for future generations. Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion At JN Bentley Ltd we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. So, if you don't meet every single requirement for this role but still feel excited about it, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles that we have available. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitmentjnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/an-equal-opportunities-employer. Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.