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Ecologist

  • Location:

    Bedfordshire

  • Sector:

    Rural Professionals, Agriculture

  • Salary:

    DOE

  • Contact:

    Rachel Richardson

  • Job ref:

    RR20265

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

The Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary firm operating across rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture, and environmental sectors. They combine technical expertise with local market knowledge and are committed to building strong, long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients. They encourage staff development, with partners supporting active involvement in shaping the firm's future

What You Will Be Doing

  • Managing multiple ongoing ecological projects across the East of England
  • Designing and planning surveys, including protected species and habitat assessments
  • Interacting directly with clients to deliver high-quality, tailored ecological advice
  • Collaborating with in house teams and external consultants
  • Producing technical reports, impact assessments, and biodiversity documentation
  • Supporting, mentoring, and providing training for Assistant and Graduate Ecologists
  • Contributing to work on habitat banking, landscape recovery, and biodiversity net gain initiatives
  • Staying informed of changes in relevant legislation and industry best practices

What You Need

  • Relevant degree or higher qualification in a related subject
  • At least 3 years' experience in ecological consultancy
  • Proven experience with:
    • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
    • Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
    • Protected species surveys (e.g., badgers, reptiles)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Excellent technical report writing skills
  • Working knowledge of UK and EU wildlife/environmental legislation and policy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Willingness to travel for work assignments

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

  • Specialised field survey experience (e.g., ornithology)
  • FISC Level 4 or above
  • MoRPh accreditation
  • Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works
  • GIS/QGIS proficiency
  • Bat licence (level two or above)
  • CSCS card

Benefits include

  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 3 years)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Enhanced family leave benefits (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental)
  • Holiday buy back scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Westfield Health cash plan
  • 1 charity volunteering day per year

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your ecology career and join a growing and forward thinking in house ecology team then get in touch and we can have a conversation.

📞 Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
📧 Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
💼 Or connect with me on LinkedIn

No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.

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