Ecologist

Location: Staffordshire

Bennett and Game are representing an award winning, well established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy who is seeking Ecologists at a range of levels to support a growing portfolio of projects. Opportunities are available from consultant through to Senior and Principal level, offering structured progression, varied project exposure and a genuinely supportive working culture.

Salary & Benefits

Salary - Competitive depending on experience
26 days' annual leave, including 1 day in your birthday week and 3 days between Christmas and New Year
Christmas Eve office closure
2 paid CSR days for volunteering
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
£500 Baby Bonus per household
TOIL banking and paid overtime system
Employee referral bonuses
Death in Service insurance (grade dependent)
Annual training budget plus internal CPD and seminars
Laptop, phone, PPE and equipment provided with remote access
Company fleet and hire cars available
Flexible working with hybrid
Employer contributory pension scheme

Role Overview

You will work as part of a collaborative ecology team delivering high-quality ecological services across a range of development and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
Producing ecological reports including PEAs, EcIAs and protected species assessments
Supporting or leading mitigation strategies and licence applications (depending on level)
Liaising with clients, planners and project stakeholders
Mentoring junior staff (Senior/Principal level)
Managing projects and contributing to business development (Senior/Principal level)
Requirements

Minimum 18 months as an Ecologist in a consultancy.
Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline
Membership (or working towards membership) of CIEEM
Field survey experience appropriate to level
Report writing experience
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Charity fundraising matching scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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