Seasonal Ecologists

We are seeking a number of Seasonal Ecologists to work on an ad-hoc basis in the midlands and surrounding areas.

This role will include a combination of field, office and home working (hybrid based).?Depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: work winning; Advanced Bat Survey Techniques; Biodiversity Net Gain; using innovative techniques for species surveys, data capture and reporting; mentoring and coaching of the team.
As a seasonal Ecologist the role will require you to:
o Participate in the health, safety and well-being culture of the team,
o Support liaison with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects;?
o Organise and carry out desk studies and field-based habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys;?
o Assisting, as appropriate to grade, with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological projects to meet budgets and deadlines;?
o Support with undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including preparing reports and supporting with the design of mitigation strategies;?
o Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects;?
o Communicate effectively and professionally with your line manager, other members of the ecology team and clients;?
o Compliance with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs including self-check of work; and?
o Undertaking other tasks which add value to the development of the ecology team or support wider environmental business goals, as required.?
What we will need from you:
• Demonstrable experience of working in an ecology-related job role in the public and / or private sector;
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution or evidence working towards (such as CIEEM)
• Field skills with experience in botanical identification including UKHab and/or protected species surveys;
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety
• Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail;
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands (ecology roles typically involve occasional longer/and or unsociable hours and a degree of working away from home for days/ weeks at a time);
• Strong report writing skills, with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports and providing ecological advice to clients and stakeholders;
• Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development;
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel to other locations on company business; and
• Right to work in the UK.

Travel and accommodation will be provided when working out in the field on various sites.

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