Ecologist

Job Title: Ecologist

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000

Permanent, full time with flexible and hybrid working options available

The Role

I am currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Ecologist with a strong background in botany and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join a friendly team in Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, helping to deliver high-quality ecological advice and measurable biodiversity outcomes across the East Midlands.

Requirements

• 3+ years consultancy experience

• Relevant degree e.g. Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Conservation

• Experienced in protected species surveys e.g Bat, GCN etc

• Good knowledge of UKHat and relevant ecological legislation and planning policy

• Strong botanical identification skills

• A full UK driving license

• FISC accreditation (desirable but not necessary)

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking habitat surveys and botanical assessments

• Leading and supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and reporting

• Calculating biodiversity units using the statutory biodiversity metric

• Delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)and ecological impact assessments

• Supporting habitat creation, restoration and enhancement design

• Project management

This role comes with:

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Payment of professional memberships

• Ecologist-designed TOIL scheme

• Company-paid healthcare scheme

• Tailored career development plan