Are you an ecologist looking to develop your experience across a diverse range of terrestrial ecology projects? Do you enjoy ecological fieldwork and want to build your technical and consultancy skills alongside experienced ecologists? Are you looking for a role where you can take on responsibility while continuing to develop your career?
We're looking for an Ecologist to join our growing team, supporting the delivery of terrestrial ecology projects across the Northwest, Midlands and beyond. Working alongside experienced Senior and Principal Ecologists, you'll contribute to projects across a wide range of sectors, including water, energy, infrastructure and conservation. As part of the wider APEM Group, you'll also have opportunities to work with specialists across disciplines including fisheries science, hydrology, hydrogeomorphology and water quality.
In this role, you'll undertake a variety of ecological field surveys and contribute to habitat and protected species assessments, data analysis and technical reporting. You'll have the opportunity to build your experience across different areas of terrestrial ecology, develop your project management and client-facing skills, and take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
- Experience conducting Phase 1 Habitat and / or UK Habitats Classification surveys.
- Experience of writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and/or protected species survey reports.
- Experience of conducting protected species surveys.
- Sound knowledge and practical application of UK environmental and wildlife legislation.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Northwest, Midlands and occasionally further afield, including overnight stays where required.
Desirable:
- Botanical ID skills including experience of UK Hab and condition assessments.
- Hold at least one protected species survey licence.
- Experience of using GIS systems such as QGIS to produce professional maps.
- Experience of managing small-scale projects and / or sections of larger scale projects.
- Experience of delivering client facing tasks such as Ecological Clerk of Works.
- Experience of using bat data analysis software such as Kaleidoscope.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.