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Consultant - Senior Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A budding environmental consultancy in the Midlands is seeking an experienced ecological consultant with a degree in Ecology or a related discipline.
  • The role offers a salary range of £30,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, and requires sufficient experience in ecological consultancy to lead projects immediately.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of UK environmental legislation, excellent communication skills, and ideally have BNG experience and a protected species license.
  • The position allows for significant autonomy, flexibility for remote work, and the opportunity to make a substantial impact in a smaller organization.
  • The company promotes a great work-life balance, offers a dog-friendly office, and provides regular pay reviews and opportunities for professional development.

Your new companyA budding environmental consultancy based in the midlands that specialise in arboriculture, ecology, and topographical services. Their projects span across the UK and cover individual landowners, residential developments of all scopes and large quarry sites most frequently.They have excellent flexibility on remote working, office days and site visits - only expecting you to be in the midlands-based office around once a fortnight. This is a dog-friendly office in a rural countryside setting.Currently at a head count of 3 staff (with access to a network of subcontractors for survey support), working for this smaller organisation will allow you to have a large say in how they operate and you'll be able to tailor your career with excellent development opportunities. They are looking to grow the Ecology and Arboriculture teams over the coming months and into next year, so join them now at the front end of their growth!Your new roleYou will have a lot of autonomy in your role with support from a small internal team and vastly experienced subcontractors. Work on a range of projects, seeing them through from conception to completion; working remotely, in the office and attending sites.Main duties will include…

  • Conducting ecological surveys (PEA, BNG, protected species surveys, and EcIA)
  • Lead on projects, hits support from subcontractors
  • Technical report writing
  • Help deliver biodiversity net gain
  • Client liaising
  • Project management to stick to strict timescales

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Ecology or a related discipline
  • Enough experience in ecological consultancy to hit the ground running and lead on projects immediately
  • Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence
  • BNG experience (ideal)
  • Protected species license (ideal)

What you'll get in return

  • £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
  • A lot of autonomy in your role. Make it your own!
  • Flexibility to work largely remotely
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Chance to make a big impact in a smaller organisation
  • Regular pay reviews.
  • Bupa Select Private Medical Insurance (no excess).
  • Opportunities to upskill / attend training
  • Paid membership to industry bodies
  • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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