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Ecologist

Job Description

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join a specialist service provider, who specialise in various aspects within various industries, predominately rail; including but not limited to: Arboriculture, Environmental, Building works, Pest Control, Minor Civils, Station car parks, Train cleaning and Line Marking.


Sitting within their Environmental and Sustainability division, with support from the Head of Arboriculture, as Lead Ecologist you will be involved in the shaping of the ecology and arboriculture team, taking leadership on various projects.


The company values their employees, and welcome candidates from varying sectors with a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring new initiatives and ideas to the team. Rail experience is not essential as all training will be provided, and progression is something they pride themselves on which is shown by long standing employees who have worked their way up to senior positions through support and guidance.

Key responsibilities for this Ecologist role:


- Liaising with clients, client project managers and stakeholders.
- Completing Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Liaising with the company's contract managers and project managers internally.
- Working on a varied range of Ecological reports, surveys and inspections.
- Compiling a variety of protected species reports, surveys and insptections.
- This role does include travelling to sites.

Experience required for this Ecologist role:


- Hold an Ecology degree
- Hold an CIEEM membership at Associate level OR have Qualifying membership and be able to attain ACIEEM within a set time period.
- Species ident skills
- Knowledge of common pests and diseases.

The following would be advantageous for this Ecologist role:


- Proected species licence(s)
- Demonstrate consultancy experience

Package offered for this Ecologist role:


- £24,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
- 24 days annual leave
- Pension (4% employer/4%min employee)
- Access to a suitable pool vehicle/fuel card
- Phone & laptop
- Fantastic progression routes available with full support


How to apply for this Ecologist role:

If you are interest in this position then please apply via this job board.

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Ecologist role. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

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