Overview

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Ecologists to join our EDP Ecology Team during the 2024 ecology survey season. Positions are anticipated to last for a minimum of 6 months, commencing mid-March, during which time you will be based out of one of our three offices in Cardiff, Cheltenham and Cirencester. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and further develop your ecology survey and consultancy skills, working alongside our talented ecology team.

The Role

Your primary role will be to assist the wider EDP Ecology Team in undertaking habitat and protected species surveys and providing Clerk of Works support, as well as assisting with data input and analysis, research and report writing. During this time, you will be supervised and supported by a strong team of expert ecologists, enabling you to gain valuable training and experience of survey methodologies, mitigation and best practice techniques required by the professional consultancy industry.

Your Skills

Your role will involve you travelling to various sites across the country; as such, a full, clean driving licence and access to your own car for business use is essential. You will have a relevant first degree and a good understanding of ecology and wildlife legislation and be proficient using MS Office. Applicants with previous experience of protected species surveys and/or NE/NRW licences are highly desirable.

In addition, you will be organised, personable, be able to work effectively on your own and as part of a team and have good written and verbal communication skills.

EDP Benefits

In return, EDP offers an attractive salary and benefits package, Time off in Lieu (TOIL), excellent on-the-job training and support for future career progression.

What do you need to do now?

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Lauryn Blair (projectresource@edp-uk.co.uk) stating ‘Assistant Ecologist’ in the subject field.

Please also state your office location preference should you have one and where you saw this advertisement.

Closing date: 31 January 2024. Interviews will be held at the earliest opportunity in 2024 for strong candidates.

We are an equal opportunities employer and can also offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements.