Ecologist

Jobs: Ecologist & Senior Ecologist

At Greenspace Ecological Solutions we are an independent ecological consultancy that, over the years has developed a strong client base, resulting in the ability to work on interesting projects.

We deliver on projects ranging from, parkland restoration, education, single dwelling houses, town expansions, leisure, industrial facilities, utilities, renewables, homeowner and MOD schemes, with our portfolio extending to include the Knepp Estate, Eton College, Brighton Pavilion, Hever Castle, Greenwich University, Port Lympne Zoo, recently we have been working with Natural England completing a range of SSSIs Condition surveys in Surrey.

As a Company, we have chosen to steer clear of large infrastructure rail and road projects, on the basis that they simply do not bring our team the feel-good vibe we are looking for.

At GES we enjoy guiding clients on all stages of their schemes, supporting them, sharing ideas and giving sound ecological advice.

Team culture is key to our success, and as a friendly team of individuals all with different passions, every person is heard and we get a buzz out of seeing individuals develop and grow. We embrace knowledge sharing, both within the team and outside and as our acknowledgement of the promotion of industry good practice we have been regular sponsors of the CIEEM Awards.

We are currently recruiting for various roles due to continued growth. The geographical areas in which we are recruiting are specifically Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex, Berkshire, north of Hampshire and South London.

We have team members who work home-based, hybrid or office based; with plenty of flexibility and regular get-togethers (social and work-related), collaboration and team culture are key.

Would you like to:

• Work in an ecological consultancy where you feel you are making a difference.
• Be part of a team where everyone is valued, supported and listened to.
• Work on an array of project types, getting to know a wide range of clients.
• Be involved with supporting and developing team members, sharing your skills and knowledge.
• Receive a real-time off-in-lieu ‘TOIL’ scheme for out-of-hours work (with no exhausting back-to-back dusk and dawn surveys or unpaid travel time).
• Develop your skills with in-house and external training, regular reviews, and mentoring.
• Benefit from a range of perks including; Bonus Schemes, a paid volunteering day of your own choice, paid membership to CIEEM & Natural England licence renewals, access to sponsorship and/or research funding, enhanced family policy, cycle to work scheme.
• Take part in optional well-being sessions and incentives, companywide socials, team walks, weekly virtual coffee catch-ups & more.
• Not spend your life in hotels, travelling long distances all the time and living out of a bag, but spend it doing the things that bring you happiness.
• Receive 20 to 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays a year.
• Earn between £24,000-31,000 pa at Ecologist Level and £32,000-£40,000 pa at Senior Level.

As an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist within the team, you would:

• Deliver on an array of projects, providing ecological advice and support to clients across several sectors
• Have a mix of desk-based and field-based work, by undertaking, managing and coordinating a wide range of habitat and protected species surveys
• Manage and produce, technical reports, analysis and statistical assessment of ecological data (including PEAs, Phase 2 survey reports, Mitigation Strategies, EPS licence applications, EcIA, LEMPs and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments)
• Produce tenders, review project budgets
• Create RA and RAMS
• Mentor and Line Manage more junior members of the team and be involved with knowledge sharing both in-house and external

In addition to the above, Senior Ecologists are involved in company development, planning and QA of reports, deliverables and services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong ecological consultancy-based experience and detailed working knowledge of UK ecology, planning policy and relevant environmental legislation
• Strong project management and client care skills, with the ability to plan and deliver work in line with budgets and program deadlines
• Proven experience in conducting an array of habitat and protected species surveys to a high standard and have detailed working knowledge of their survey guidelines
• Proven experience in writing and producing an array of technical ecological reports and tenders within a consultancy setting
• Proven experience in analysing ecological data
• A proactive approach to knowledge sharing and learning
• Ability to communicate effectively and support clients and team members in a clear, concise, professional manner
• Ability to contribute towards discussion and debate in an innovative professional manner, be a team player, think innovatively and be commercially aware
• Be based within one of the counties mentioned above
• Have use of your own vehicle for work

In addition to the above, at Senior Ecologist Level; Experience in providing a detailed technical review on a wide range of ecological and technical reports, Natural England Licences and other deliverables is required.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience with mid to large-scale residential and commercial schemes
• Experience in Line Management
• Experience in conducting EIA’s

Minimum Qualification, Membership and Licence Requirements:

• A Degree and/or post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• At least 1 Natural England EPS licence/s or specialism
• Associate Membership of CIEEM at minimum
• A valid driving licence

We are open to applications for full-time or part-time.

To apply please send a CV and a Cover Letter to Florence Hodsdon with reference Eco23. Please state within your application what position you are applying for, where you are based and if you are seeking full-time or part-time hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• ecological consultancy: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartfield

Application deadline: 03/03/2023