Overview

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join the consultancy team at Maydencroft Limited based from our Letchworth Garden City or Windsor office.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and capable Ecologist who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment. The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of ecological consultancy projects across the commercial, public, private, utility and charity sectors, while developing technical skills and experience alongside a highly experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertaking field survey work for a range of ecological projects including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, a range of protected species surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
  • Production of technical reports, survey documentation and mitigation strategies
  • Supporting senior colleagues with the production of Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
  • Liasing with clients, contractors and project teams with confidence when required
  • Assisting with project management, including working to deadlines and project finances
  • Providing ecological advice and support to other decisions within Maydencroft Limited
  • Maintaining accurate field data and ensuring high standards of quality and attention to detail
  • Supporting seasonal staff where required

Skills and Requirements

Essential:

  • A degree in ecology or related subject
  • At least two years’ experience working within ecological consultancy or a related discipline
  • FISC Level 3 minimum
  • Member of CIEEM – Associate level desirable
  • Good understanding of legislation and protected species guidance
  • Experience undertaking habitat surveys and protected species surveys
  • Substantial field survey experience
  • Excellent report-writing skill
  • Experience with GIS software
  • Confidence and ability to communicate in a professional manner
  • Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable skills / qualifications:

  • FISC Level 4+
  • Protected species licences
  • Project management experience
  • Understanding of UK planning system and experience undertaking work to support development projects

Maydencroft Limited is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.

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