Overview

Due to continued growth and expansion in the region we are looking for Project Ecologists to join our expanding team in Worcester to assist with site work, surveys and associated analysis and report writing.  (SLR’s grades run from Project to Senior, Associate, Principal and Technical Director).

Job Title: Project Ecologist
Vacancy No: VN1219
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time

With a team of professional ecologists working nationally, you can be assured that the SLR ecology team would support you to develop your full career potential, giving you an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop your ecological skills.

Whatever your existing skill-set, you will be dedicated to a developing a career as a professional ecologist and show a commitment to continuing professional development.  The successful candidate would be joining a highly successful, international multidisciplinary consultancy with an established and well-respected ecological presence in the UK.  On joining the team, you would work with your managers to develop an individually-tailored training package using both in-house and external training resources to drive the development of your career as a professional ecologist.

SLR’s office in Worcester is well-established and truly multi-disciplinary; with senior staff from within the ecology, land quality and development planning/ESIA disciplines.  These disciplines are well-integrated and provide a joined-up service for a wide range of national and local clients.  SLR has a “one team” approach to business, meaning that you would have the opportunity to work throughout the UK, with the full complement of SLR professionals to assist you.

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 1650 staff across 5 regions – including over 530 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

To apply for this position please submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers. SLR Consulting is an equal opportunities employer but our expectations go beyond just complying with legislation. It is SLR’s intention that active steps are undertaken to ensure that opportunities are open to all and that as a business, we continue to strive to promote diversity and inclusion and reduce the gender pay gap.

Job Description

Initially, the role will involve assisting with field surveys and protected species mitigation projects, e.g. great crested newt and reptile translocations and working as an Ecological Clerk of Works supervising construction works in sensitive areas.  You may also be involved in habitat survey, great crested newt, reptile and bat surveys and assisting with the preparation of Ecological Impact Assessments.  Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position will involve working across the country and out-of-hours work.

Duties may include:

  • Assisting with/leading on ecological surveys for a range of fauna, including great crested newts, reptiles, dormouse, water vole and otter, badger, bats, birds etc.
  • Assisting with/leading on habitat surveys, e.g. UK HAB surveys or similar, with the ability to differentiate habitat types in the field.
  • Recording time and tasks accurately on SLR’s project management software and understanding the commercial nature of consultancy projects.
  • Keeping accurate field notes in accordance with the principles of scientific data collection, with experience in handling, recording and storing data effectively.
  • Having a good understanding of wildlife legislation and being able to communicate this clearly to colleagues, clients and contractors.
  • Taking responsibility for staff management on mitigation projects, ensuring that there is sufficient staffing for mitigation projects.
  • Taking personal responsibility for your health and safety whilst at work, learning SLR’s procedures and conducting your work in a safe and responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities

If you are interested in applying we would love to hear from you! In order to be successful in this role. we’d envisage that you would be able to demonstrate the following:

  • BSc Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable), and eligible for Qualifying or Associate level CIEEM membership.
  • A good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment and be able to demonstrate experience in a range of ecological survey techniques.
  • Able to carry out standard tasks to the required standard under supervision.
  • Botanical skills and experience of habitat surveys would be an advantage, along with specialist fauna surveys (bats, reptiles, amphibians, water voles, otters, birds or invertebrates).
  • Any licences for working with protected species would be an advantage
  • Any experience acting as construction works supervising ecologist (ECoW) or delivering ecological mitigation contracts would be useful.
  • Full driving licence