Consultant Ecologist

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Do you have a passion for offering excellent planning advice to clients that also benefits biodiversity? Tyler Grange, an award-winning employer, is looking to add a skilled and enthusiastic Consultant Ecologist to our ecology team.

The role

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will be responsible for your own projects whilst conducting ecological surveys, preparing technical reports, and providing strategic advice to clients. You will also work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that our projects meet both regulatory requirements and our clients’ objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Completing a range of ecological surveys, including protected species surveys and habitat assessments (UK Habitat Classification).
  • Preparing comprehensive ecological reports, such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
  • Advising clients on ecological constraints, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
  • Working collaboratively with landscape planning and arboriculture teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications.
  • Liaising with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Contributing to fee proposals and tender documents.

What We’re Looking For

  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ecological consultancy (or demonstrable equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policies.
  • Holder of a Protected Species Licence or working towards one.
  • Proven experience in conducting and leading a variety of ecological surveys.
  • Working knowledge of UK Habitat Classification survey techniques and Statutory BNG.
  • Desirable experience using QGIS to produce accurate digital outputs.
  • Excellent report-writing skills with experience of writing PEAs and simple EcIAs.
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or working towards it.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Salary: £29,590 - £35,830

Location: Birmingham

Working pattern: Hybrid working with an expectation of two days in the office per week, which can include days spent on site.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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Location:
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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