Overview
Bakerwell Ltd are looking for an experienced Consultant Ecologist to join our growing friendly team in the Kent countryside in a full time, permanent position.
The Bakerwell team carry out surveys and design strategies, working with our clients to ensure conservation outcomes for biodiversity can be delivered. We work across the south east, with most of our work within the Kent and Sussex area.
We are a passionate, dedicated and experienced team who take pride in the friendly and communicative service we provide to our clients and the support and training we provide to our team.
We are looking for an experienced ecologist with strong organisational, technical report writing and field survey skills and experience using QGIS or ArcGIS. If you have enthusiasm for continued learning and a creative, pragmatic and passionate interest for the ecology industry please do get in touch!
What you will be doing.
- Protected species and botanical/habitat surveys.
- Design of habitat restoration / creation on schemes.
- Habitat assessment, mapping, metric use for delivering BNG.
- Undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments
- Project management
- Protected species mitigation license applications and supervision.
- Providing guidance for junior / trainee ecologists.
What we offer.
- £25,000 – £30,000 per annum, dependant on skills and experience.
- Mileage expenses and pension contributions
- A small, friendly, supportive team with team building days and birthdays off.
- Hybrid homebased and office working.
- Mentoring with training program designed to enhance your skillset.
- Opportunity and support for growth within the company.
- Flexible working policy including TOIL scheme.
- CIEEM membership and protected species license applications / renewals fees paid.
- Private healthcare benefits.
What we need you to bring.
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience at ecologist level.
- Graduate / post-graduate degree in ecology or a related topic.
- Full UK Driving Licence, your own vehicle and be in a commutable distance from our Kent office.
- CIEEM membership.
- One or more protected species license/s.
- Experience in field surveys, producing ecological reports and plans using QGIS.
- Ideally experience in UK Habs and BNG, FISC level 3 (or equivalent)
- Experience of managing projects, site supervision and liaising with junior staff, clients, subcontractors, and site staff.
If you have some but not all of the above experience, please do feel to apply as we will consider your application and how your experience aligns to this role.
Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to info@bakerwell.co.uk prior to 28th February 2025. Please note we will interview strong candidates over January and February and reserve the right to close the vacancy if the right candidate is found, so do apply early!
To apply for this job email your details to info@bakerwell.co.uk