Due to continued growth and expansion in the region we are looking for Assistant Ecologists to join our expanding teams in Shrewsbury and Worcester to assist with site work, surveys and associated analysis and report writing.
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 speciality, you will have some survey experience and be dedicated to a developing a career as a professional ecologist and show a commitment to continued 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 has a “one team” approach to business, meaning that you would have the opportunity to work throughout the UK, with the potential for international work for the right candidate.
The role
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, dormice, water voles and otters, badgers, 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
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2,000 staff across 5 regions, including over 850 staff in Europe. Our ‘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 days’ 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.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic, aspiring Ecologists, with a BSc or MSc in Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent, as well as some experience of surveying and report writing.
• A good theoretical grounding in ecology and environmental assessment and be able to demonstrate experience in a range of ecological survey techniques
• Good report writing skills
• Full driving licence
• Any experience acting as construction works supervising ecologist (ECoW) or delivering ecological mitigation contracts would be useful
• Botanical skills and experience of habitat surveys would be an advantage, along with specialist fauna surveys
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
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