Your new companyA specialist service provider for the rail industry. Their client base is most commonly composed of Train Operating Companies where they provide expertise on specialist services ranging from Ecology, Arboriculture, Vegetation Management, Environmental Services, Minor Construction, Civil Works & Fencing. Your role will be split between working from home, office days and occasional site work the southeast region.They have an In-house drone team that uses industry leading technology and advancement in AI to assess trees from the air. They make personal career development a priority for their staff and offer frequent training opportunities and funding for further education, licenses or accreditations.Your new roleYou will be working as an Ecologist, primarily with rail infrastructure clients, but this can vary from utilities companies to local authorities. You will be based in the South East region (from East Anglia to Sussex). You will work closely with the drone team to deliver on a range of surveys.Main duties will include…

Analyse drone footage on a range of projects
Ecological report writing and surveying
GIS / drone work to support with technical input
Data management and collation
Client, colleague and stakeholder liaising
Time management for successful project delivery in an agreed timescale
Working with a multidisciplinary team

What you'll need to succeed

A degree in Ecology or related environmental field
ACIEEM or MCIEEM membership essential (now or if you are 6 months away from obtaining this)
Experience with BNG (defra metric, baseline surveys)
Willingness to travel across the SE region (further on occasion)
Excellent habitat and species identification skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
Full UK Driving License (Required)

What you'll get in return

£35,000 - £38,000 (Depending On Experience)
The chance to work on unique and rewarding projects
Excellent training and personal career development
Drone operation training
Funding for further education / licenses
Company pool vehicle, fuel card etc
Fantastic experience in a multi-disciplinary team

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