Job Title: Ecologist
Location: Wirral
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000
Permanent, full time with flexible and hybrid working options available
The Role
I am currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Ecologist with a strong background in botany and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join a friendly team in Wirral. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, helping to deliver high-quality ecological advice and measurable biodiversity outcomes across the North West.
Requirements
-
3+ years consultancy experience
-
Relevant degree e.g. Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Conservation
-
Experienced in protected species surveys e.g Bat, GCN etc
-
Good knowledge of UKHat and relevant ecological legislation and planning policy
-
Strong botanical identification skills
-
A full UK driving license
-
FISC accreditation (desirable but not necessary)
Key Responsibilities
-
Undertaking habitat surveys and botanical assessments
-
Leading and supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and reporting
-
Calculating biodiversity units using the statutory biodiversity metric
-
Delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)and ecological impact assessments
-
Supporting habitat creation, restoration and enhancement design
-
Project management
This role comes with:
-
Flexible and hybrid working options
-
Enhanced pension scheme
-
Payment of professional memberships
-
Ecologist-designed TOIL scheme
-
Company-paid healthcare scheme
-
Tailored career development plan