Overview

Brown&Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Ecologist/Assistant Ecologist to join our in-house ecology team. The role will build upon our growing work base in the East of England and across the wider Brown&Co national footprint and will be a mid-level position within the existing team.

Supported by the Senior Ecologist and wider environmental team, you will be tasked with undertaking a variety of ecology surveys and associated technical report write-ups, managing projects from a diverse client base, and supporting the team and wider Brown&Co departments.

Being comfortable undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments is essential for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in their career. Within Brown&Co we look to support and bolster your skillset with a real focus on targeted career development and excellent progression opportunities in an expanding ecology team.

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm for ecology
  • Be self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
  • Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
  • Experience in undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
  • Experience in undertaking protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
  • Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
  • Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
  • Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Ability to travel for work

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
  • FISC level 4 or above
  • MoRPh accredited
  • Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
  • GIS or QGIS experience
  • Bat licence (level two or above)
  • CSCS card

Our Benefits

  • 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service
  • Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Recommend-A-Friend Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme