Ecologist

Description:

, Worcester or Herefordshire

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE

The Company
My client is an independent firm of Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with thirteen Property Offices and five Livestock Markets covering five counties.The original Partnership, established in 1874, has developed into a strong independent professional firm serving its' clients throughout the West Midlands and Welsh Borders, with pride and expertise. My client is one of the oldest and largest multi-disciplined private practices in the United Kingdom.

The Role
The role would particularly suit someone who is keen to develop a deep understanding of the property sector who would benefit from working alongside our planning and residential agents on projects from the early stage right through to construction and long-term management. The role would be of particular interest to someone keen on supporting the implementation of protected species mitigation post-consent.

Responsibilities

Project Management – co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees
Ecological field surveys and coordinating and mentoring junior members of staff and supporting improving in-field data collection techniques
Undertaking assessment of the impacts of proposed developments (e.g. EIA and non-EIA, HRA), developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and the use of DEFRA metric
Attending meetings with the internal team and clients.
Supporting delivery of in-house training and client training.
General administrative / management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and health and safety (including risk assessment), and marketing.Capabilities & Qualifications

Experience of working within a planning or environmental consultancy
A relevant degree preferable full member of CIEEM
An understanding of wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment under the EIA regulations
Knowledge of plant or animal groups with a specialism
Excellent commercial and project management skills
Ability to support coordination of a survey team of ecologists
Full driving licenceReward

To work in a friendly environment with excellent opportunities to learn about the property sector;
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance;
Generous support package for professional development through both internal and external training;
Generous car allowance;
Payment of membership fees to relevant professional body;
The opportunity to work with, and help in developing our use of, new and exciting technologies in the field;
To be encouraged to have your say on how the company aims are delivered;
Contributions to a pension;
Flexible working including options for home working;
Company-funded regular staff social events throughout the year