Graduate Ecologist

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Full time
Location: Brighton
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Job offered by: SOUTHERN WATER
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Category:
time left to apply End Date: January 13, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR4698

Closing Date

13/01/2025

Job Title:

Graduate Ecologist

Location:

Falmer and Site Base – Hybrid Working

Salary:

£34,600

Join the Team Making a Difference: Graduate Ecologist Wanted!

Are you passionate about the natural world and eager to play a key role in the design, construction, and maintenance of projects that make a real impact? If you're ready to dive into the heart of ecological risk management, we want YOU to join our Enabling Team!

Who We Are:

We're a dynamic team within ETS, and we're on the lookout for a Graduate Ecologist to help us manage ecological risks and enhance the environment through a variety of exciting projects. From design conception to construction completion, you'll play a crucial part in making sure nature thrives alongside our projects.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the Charge in Ecology Studies:

You’ll be at the forefront of ecology surveys and assessments across a wide range of Water, Wastewater, and Network projects, ensuring every step is in line with environmental best practices.

Find Practical Solutions:

As you manage your own work and collaborate with experts, you’ll create mitigation strategies and ensure that ecological risks are well managed, helping projects stay on track while safeguarding our planet.

Champion Sustainability:

You'll support the Principal and Lead Ecologists, engaging with contractors, stakeholders, and environmental regulators to ensure smooth project delivery. Plus, you’ll be a part of researching and implementing continuous improvements for the environment.

Fieldwork & Adventure:

Get ready to explore the UK—whether it's early mornings, late nights, or weekend work, you’ll be out in the field, gathering data, and making a direct impact on the natural world.

Key Skills You’ll Need:

A solid understanding of species, habitats, and UK environmental legislation

Experience in protected species surveys, including for bats, dormice, water voles, and more

Great organisational and communication skills (your ability to work independently and in teams will shine!)

Competence in MS Office and GIS

A full driving license and a passion for the outdoors

A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

What’s in It for You:

Professional Growth:

Receive ongoing development and support from experienced mentors.

A Rewarding Career:

Help design projects that make a positive difference in the natural world.

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy the flexibility of fieldwork, office time, and a dynamic schedule.

This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.

We are offering a salary of £34,600 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)

Health Cash Plan

Full funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days a year

Occupational health service

Discounts with over 800 popular retailers

Digital GP service

Study support may be available for job-related qualifications

Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options

Cycle to work scheme

Ready to put your ecological expertise to work and help build a sustainable future? This is your chance to make an impact—apply today and join us on an exciting journey to safeguard the environment for generations to come!

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