Ecologist

Description:

Job title: Ecologist

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: Sussex

We are looking for an Ecologist to join one of the UK's leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies in Sussex. This position is a great opportunity for a professional Ecologist who's looking for a company that offers an excellent variety of projects and a nurturing environment.

The Ecologist position comes with the following benefits:

TOIL (time off in lieu) policy and flexible approach to working hours
26 days holiday per year increasing to 29 within 3 years
Ability to purchase additional leave
Pension scheme including employer pension contribution of 4%
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
1 paid volunteering day per year
Flexible and agile working cultureAs an Ecologist, your main duties will be:

Leading projects including surveying sites
Producing reports
Project management
Mentoring junior staff
Providing direct consultancy to clients, giving best advice and practiceTo be considered for the Ecologist position, you will need:

A relevant degree qualification.
Proven experience in ecological consultancy or related work.
Excellent fieldwork skills with experience of a range of fauna and flora survey methods.
Excellent knowledge of relevant UK and European environmental legislation.
Hold membership of CIEEM
Hold a species licence in one or more of the following species groups: bats, badgers, birds, dormice, great crested newts, reptiles, and water voles.
Full clean UK driving licenceIf you are interested in this or other ecology roles? Please contact Lloyd Key via (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position