Overview

Place of work: Huntingdon, Head Office, Cambridgeshire

Hours of work: Monday – Friday (8.00am-5.00pm with flexibility to work outside these hours)

OUR STORY:-

Mick George Ltd has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry in East Anglia and the East Midlands.

We have built our reputation in the Construction Industry, migrated our expertise and integrated our services to become the leading partner for Aggregate Supply, Waste Management & Recycling, Ready-Mixed Concrete, Earthworks and Demolition.

We embrace new technologies to work smarter and invest in the professional development of our people. The approach adopted throughout the business is to encourage and support every employee in achieving their career aspirations.

Mick George’s rapidly expanding planning team are now seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join us at our Head Office in Huntingdon.

The permanent role is an exciting opportunity to assist with various projects across sites in East Anglia and East Midlands.

ABOUT THE ROLE:-

  • Assisting in design of quarry restoration schemes which are biodiversity led.
  • Overseeing management protocols for restoration schemes.
  • Undertaking Phase I and Protected Species surveys.
  • Dealing with all aspects of European Protected Species Licences.
  • Supervising the translocation of species as required.
  • Management of newly created habitats.
  • Providing general ecological advice to the company.
  • Keeping up-to-date with Government guidance and other statutory advice.
  • Knowledge of Country Biodiversity Action Plans and priority habitats.
  • Liaising with statutory bodies such as the Wildlife Trust and Natural England.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:-

  • Excellent understanding of UK wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Good telephone manner.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines give the fast paced environment.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • A degree with a strong ecological focus is essential.
  • Experience in reporting.
  • At least one license for surveying protected species.
  • IT Literacy (MS Office)

Mick George Ltd (MGL) is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.

 

About Mick George Ltd

Mick George Ltd has been operating for more than 35 years. We are a leading supplier to the construction industry for East Anglia and the East Midlands, but also offer services nationwide. We own landfill sites, waste transfer stations and quarries across the region. In this way we can offer tailored solutions, competitive prices and continuity in what we do and supply.

We have grown year on year, thanks to our unparalleled industry knowledge. Growth has also been seen in our offering to the residential market over recent years with our new Home & Garden product range. We provide a range of products and services to non-trade customers, such as seven day per week Skip Hire, Paving, Fencing, Decking and Decorative Stone. We also offer our own Bulk Bag Service, the ideal solution for DIY projects when you need smaller bags of material at a competitive price, delivered quickly to your door.