Assistant Ecologist

Job description: Our client is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who has been rapidly growing within various sectors. They are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join their Epsom office in a hybrid manner and become a part of their London and the South East practice. Roles & Responsibilities: - Providing ecological input to a varied range of projects across different sectors, including leading on infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets; - Collaborating with the client's multi-disciplinary teams and undertaking stakeholder engagement; - Planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results; - Undertaking field surveys and managing survey data; - Designing and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works; - Authoring and/or checking/reviewing ecological reports, such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments, and Habitat Regulations Appraisals; - Authoring and/or checking/reviewing, and providing guidance on, protected species licence applications; and Managing work enquiries, preparing bids and building client relationships. Requirements: - A degree in ecology, biology, zoology or closely related field (desirable but not essential). - Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), chartership, or be on the route to chartership. - Experience in UKHabitat survey (Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3 +, or demonstrable experience equating to this level would be desirable) and protected species survey. - At least one protected species survey licence (desirable but not essential). - Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques; - Good understanding of biodiversity net gain (BNG) / application of biodiversity enhancements in Scotland (working project experience desirable); - Experience of producing ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Reports and Ecological Impact Assessment Reports; - Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and other stakeholders; - Excellent communication skills; and A full valid UK driving licence