Seasonal Ecologist

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Seasonal Ecologist - Hiring ready for survey season (April - September 2025)

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Planning, Design and the Environment.

We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, and mixed-use commercial developments.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be an integral member of a small and growing ecology team, working closely with our Director of Ecology and our senior ecologists. The role will suit you if you are self-motivated, enjoy site surveys, are excited by a dynamic role.

We are looking for Seasonal Ecologists across our Norwich, Manchester, London and Cambridge offices. We welcome applicants who have either academic or vocational qualifications. Due to the nature of this role you must hold a full UK driving licence and be available to start in April 2025.

This is a fixed term contract (6 months (predicted to be April until September 2025) but could lead to a permanent position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Purpose

As a Seasonal Ecologist you will work closely with our senior ecologists and design teams to assist ecology and biodiversity surveys and assessments. This will include site surveys, data processing and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your client-facing skills and will gain experience in the whole project lifecycle.

The role will suit you if you are an ambitious and enthusiastic team player. As we are a growing team, there are huge opportunities for your professional development, at a pace that suits you and rewards your hard work.

The Role Responsibilities Will Include

• Assist our senior ecologists, design teams, and project managers in all ecology and biodiversity deliverables;
• Assist with habitat and species surveys;
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner;
• Assist with report writing;
• Carrying out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis;
• Assist with health and safety risk assessment;
• Helping with the day-to-day efficient running of the team and taking on some wider responsibilities, e.g. booking equipment, work planning, team events, etc.;
• Pro-active participation in team meetings.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Qualifications or Licenses

• Driving licence preferred;
• Relevant degree preferred;
• CIEEM membership preferred.
  
  

Skills

• A Team player;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Able to undertake site work, including staying away from home if required (with expenses paid by the company);
• Confident and motivated to work both alone and as an assistant;
• Naturally well organised, good at prioritising and meeting deadlines;
• Good attitude to health, safety and wellbeing;
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills;
• Developing commercial knowledge;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
  
  

Looking After Your Health

We thrive to provide benefits, which benefit including:

• Private medical insurance - via vitality healthcare
• BUPA medical Cash plan
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program - access to qualified professionals around health and financial
  
  

Improving Your Day To Day

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Loyalty leave - accruable service days
• Hybrid working environment
• Discounts on products and perks, such as Amazon Prime, Odeon or VUE, cafe Nero, Apple, Itsu and supermarkets.
  
  

Continuous Reward Along The Way

• A Company bonus scheme - rewarding for growth
• Defined promotion windows throughout the year
• Team celebration events and socials
  
  

Protecting The Future

• Enhanced company pension, looking after your future
• Death in service cover, securing others future
  
  

Enabling Your Progression

• Professional body membership cover
• Exclusive access to E-learning content
• Protected CPD time (individual and company)
• Defined career progression framework
  
  

Be part of a leading consultancy that shapes spaces for the better, co-creates social and environmental value, and provides a vibrant workplace full of opportunity. Our culture - find out more her: Lanpro Reviews: What Is It Like to Work At Lanpro? | Glassdoor

Apply now to find out more!