Overview
Shape the future of our cities and environments. You might know us for the great work we do across a wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you’ll be part of this genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about what we do, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We offer flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.
Our ecology team strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment by working closely with other disciplines to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage. We inspire nature positive schemes and design innovations that inform policy.
Role
* Work individually and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Undertake ecological assessment and habitat design for development and nature recovery projects.
* Develop innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
* Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders and clients.
* Deliver clear, concise, high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
* Quality assurance of ecological deliverables.
* Act as the ecology lead on projects.
* Manage tasks and projects.
* Mentor staff.
* Line manage staff.
About You
* Passion for ecology.
* Good working knowledge of natural environment and wildlife legislation.
* Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
* Good report writing skills.
* Strong botanical skills, including FISC level 3+ or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
* Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
* Understanding of work winning through bidding and maintaining client relationships.
* Ability to manage ecology deliverables and projects from bidding to completion.
* Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership.
* Full driving licence.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Please do not refer to or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.
Equality and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, are themselves, thrive and develop to be the best they can be. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.
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