Associate Ecologists – North of England - Outstanding Opportunity!
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK’s leading planning, design, and development consultancies, with a nationwide presence across key cities, including London, Cambridge, Bristol, Leeds, and Edinburgh, and is currently expanding to other locations. Known for its comprehensive and integrated approach, the company provides top-tier services across all development sectors, delivering exceptional value to clients while prioritising environmental sustainability. As part of its commitment to excellence, our client is building a robust ecological consultancy team to enhance its multidisciplinary offerings, ensuring the delivery of the best outcomes for both clients and the environment.
The Role
Our client is looking to hire commercially ambitious and technically excellent ecologists as cornerstone associates for its new ecology team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of something new and exciting within an established, supportive, and well-paid structure.
About You
The ideal candidate is:
- Commercially ambitious, technically excellent, and ready for a new challenge!
- A competent job runner, responsible for analysing and coordinating complex ecological strategies within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experienced with methodologies related to Biodiversity Net Gain, ecological impact assessment, and reporting on BREEAM and habitat regulations.
- A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and can confidently mentor junior staff.
- A member of CIEEM or an equivalent body who has achieved or is working towards chartered ecologist status.
Essential Requirements:
- A degree in a relevant discipline and at least 2 years’ experience as a senior or equivalent level ecologist in a commercial or planning-focused business.
- A proven track record of excellent report writing, including EcIA/ES and BREEAM assessments, as well as experience with the BNG metric and management plans.
- A solid understanding of UK flora and fauna, wildlife legislation, and the planning system.
- Evidence of effective team leadership and mentoring experience.
Benefits
In addition to a very competitive salary, our client offers a generous benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
