Ecologist

Bennett and Game are representing an award winning, well established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy who is seeking Ecologists at a range of levels to support a growing portfolio of projects. Opportunities are available from consultant through to Senior and Principal level, offering structured progression, varied project exposure and a genuinely supportive working culture. Salary & Benefits Salary - Competitive depending on experience 26 days' annual leave, including 1 day in your birthday week and 3 days between Christmas and New Year Christmas Eve office closure 2 paid CSR days for volunteering Enhanced maternity and paternity pay £500 Baby Bonus per household TOIL banking and paid overtime system Employee referral bonuses Death in Service insurance (grade dependent) Annual training budget plus internal CPD and seminars Laptop, phone, PPE and equipment provided with remote access Company fleet and hire cars available Flexible working with hybrid Employer contributory pension scheme

Role Overview You will work as part of a collaborative ecology team delivering high-quality ecological services across a range of development and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys Producing ecological reports including PEAs, EcIAs and protected species assessments Supporting or leading mitigation strategies and licence applications (depending on level) Liaising with clients, planners and project stakeholders Mentoring junior staff (Senior/Principal level) Managing projects and contributing to business development (Senior/Principal level) Requirements Minimum 18 months as an Ecologist in a consultancy. Degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline Membership (or working towards membership) of CIEEM Field survey experience appropriate to level Report writing experience Full UK driving licence Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Charity fundraising matching scheme Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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