Ecologist

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

11/10/2024

Wardell Armstrong has a fantastic new position for an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist and will consider anyone with 2 yrs + experience.

We have a great team of Ecologists across the country who work closely together and alongside a variety of other environmental disciplines within the Firm, environmental planning, archaeology, arboriculture, landscape architecture and engineering.

You will be exposed to the full breadth of ecology works and work on a range of projects of varying sizes including residential, large scale mixed use developments, utilities & infrastructure, green energy (wind turbines, solar) and quarries plus a range of other bespoke projects and clients.

In this exciting role you will:

• Leading and undertaking ecological field surveys and the analysis and interpretation of survey results
• Producing preliminary ecological appraisals, survey reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments and other similar documents
• Devise and Implement mitigation strategies and habitat management opportunities
• Provide technical input and support to internal offices and clients
• Take responsibility for managing projects including resource allocation, managing subcontractors, managing risk, quality assurance, and client feedback
• Developing emerging workstreams such as Biodiversity Net Gain
• Preparation of fee proposals and assist in the development of new business areas
  
  
  

As the successful candidate you will:

• Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline
• Hold or be working towards protected species survey licences and also have some experience of protected species Mitigation Licensing
• Be an Associate or Full member of CIEEM or other relevant institute
• Have a full understanding of habitat survey and a broad knowledge of protected species survey
• Be comfortable writing of Ecological Impact Assessment reports and understanding of CIEEM methodology
• Have competent GIS skills, full understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain assessment and use of typical metric calculators
• Have experience of managing ecology projects to completion
• Have excellent report writing skills.
  
  

Applicants must be flexible over travel and hours, particularly during the relevant survey periods and be prepared to work away from home as projects require. Due to the nature of the work a full driving licence and access to a car is required. We offer 1.5x pay/TOIL for work carried out during unsocial hours (10pm - 6am).

We offer excellent career prospects in a supportive working environment with no restrictions on how far you can progress. We encourage all of our employees to contribute to their professional institution

Amongst other benefits, WA also provide a bespoke training and mentoring programme for all grades, tailored to suit an individual's needs. Training is provided internally as well as from external sources where needed. We will support staff in gaining the necessary experience and references with regard to protected species survey licences. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

We value our people who are at heart of our business and are committed to helping our people achieve their ambitions and rewarding them on how they help develop, grow, and shape the business and how they interact with and support colleagues, clients, partners, regulators, and the public. With 13 offices throughout the UK and employing 500 staff we have a great family friendly culture which offers flexibility to work full time or part time hours and includes hybrid home/office working.