Overview

Green Ecology have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to join our fast growing team based on the outskirts of Exeter. This individual will already be well versed in a range of field surveys, project management, design input, report writing and client advice having already demonstrated they can work at a Senior Ecologist level.

Green Ecology is a mid-sized, privately owned consultancy with an excellent reputation based near Exeter, working for a wide variety of clients across the south of England and into Wales. We are big enough to work on major projects (1000+ unit residential schemes, 1000 acre renewables sites, national utilities contract) yet small enough to feel like you’re part of a close knit team and not a small cog in a huge international organization. We are a company that puts it’s staff first, creating a fun non-corporate atmosphere where a love of wildlife is shared across a team of like-minded people.

Essential skills and experience

  • Working at Senior Ecologist level or minimum of 5 years in consultancy
  • Be a full member of CIEEM (MCIEEM) or capable of upgrading to that level on appointment
  • Reliable with strong time management
  • Strong report writing skills with experience of producing various types of reports
  • A full range of survey skills including Phase 1 and various protected species
  • Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system with confidence to provide technical advice to clients.
  • A client-focused approach where the commercial element of each project can be understood and appreciated
  • Full driving license & car

Desirable skills and experience

  • An area of ecological specialism (Birds would be ideal)
  • Experience of submitting ESPL applications
  • QGIS skills
  • Experience of writing ES chapters

Salary: Competitive + Bonus scheme
Position: Full time/Permanent

Green Ecology are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. Full equality & diversity policy available on request.

Apply to jobs@green-ecology.co.uk