Overview

BSG Ecology is currently looking to recruit a seasonal Ecologist to join our Newcastle office.  The post is available with immediate effect and will end on Friday 30 September 2016.  There may be a possibility of an extension beyond this date.

What we offer you:

·       The opportunity to work for one of the UK’s largest and most experienced independent ecological  consultancies on a range of interesting, high profile   and challenging projects

·       Formal training, provided in-house and externally

·       The opportunity to work and share knowledge with a UK-wide team of over 35 ecologists

·       Mentoring and line management support to help your professional development

·       A chance to work in a friendly, enthusiastic, intelligent, supportive and dynamic team

·       A competitive salary, pension and other benefits.

A successful candidate will typically have / show:

·         Relevant professional experience preferably in ecological consultancy

·         A good BSc or an MSc in a relevant subject

·         A genuine enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK – supported by evidence (such as relevant volunteering, short-term contracts and/or research projects)

·         The desire to promote high standards in ecology

·         An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation

·         The ability to write well

·         A willingness to learn

·         The ability to fit well into our team

·         A full driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Additional desirable skills:

·       At least one protected species licence or technical specialism, preferably bats

·       A knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current wildlife legislation

·       The ability to understand, identify and resolve ecological issues

·       Ability to use GIS

We will welcome applications from ecologists who meet the requirements.  Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to s.betts@bsg-ecology.com by Friday 24 June 2016. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. For more information contact Steven Betts or Neil Beamsley on 0191 3038964 or via the email address above.  For further information about BSG Ecology please visit www.bsg-ecology.com. Previous applicants need not apply.

About BSG Ecology

Origins
The practice was established in 1997 by three founding partners, all practicing ecologists, with backgrounds in conservation, research and consultancy – it has grown steadily, we now have six offices across the UK and one in Ireland. The practice is still ecologist-owned – we are science-led at all levels.
Our approach to consultancy
BSG Ecology has a proven record of successfully tackling complex ecological issues on a wide range of projects. Scientific rigour, sound defensible advice, pragmatism, clarity of thought and commercial awareness underpin our approach. We focus on building positive professional relationships and have numerous long-term clients.

We believe that relevant and effective consultancy advice needs to have wildlife legislation and policy as its basis. This allows our clients to clearly understand the merits of their options, and to better assess their next steps.

We are committed to providing high quality work. We routinely invest in training and research to strengthen the basis of our advice. We operate our own internal technical standards and a rigorous peer review process. Our ecologists are bound by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) code of professional conduct.
Our experience
BSG Ecology has a wealth of experience: a portfolio of well over 6,000 projects from major new developments (such as housing, energy and transport), to significant biodiversity research, local authority support, and work for private clients on many protected species. Our key work sectors include renewable energy, utilities, mineral extraction, infrastructure, residential and commercial development and site management.

We are experienced professional ecologists. BSG Ecology has in-house specialists in a wide range of technical disciplines: birds, bats, botany, invertebrates, great crested newts, reptiles, impact assessment, habitat management and creation, biodiversity action planning and offsetting, green infrastructure and GIS.