Job Ecologist- Derby

Ecologist- Derby Job id: 38708311
Location: Ashbourne (DE6)
Salary: £22, 00 plus
Company:Penguin Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 04/06/2008 15:59


Description: An ecologist is urgently required to join this expanding environmental consultancy based in Derby. Ideally candidates will have previous ecologist experience, preferably within a consultancy framework, with demonstrable skills in field surveying, ecological report writing and liaising with clients. You shoudl also have a good academic background with a MSc/ BSc in a related discipline. Protected species licence(s)are anticipated, as is Professional membership of IEEM or similar. A Full clean driving licence is essential due to the nature of the work. Duties Include: - Undertaking ecological field surveys - Report writing - Liaising with and advising clients - Collaborating with professionals from other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects - Designing and implementing mitigation and management schemes - Managing and mentoring more junior members of staff As an ecologist with this multidisciplinary consultancy you will join the existing team of ecologists and work on projects across the Midlands, with opportunities to work further afield from time to time. You will undertake various ecological surveys, including protected species surveys and phase 1 habitat surveys, designing and carrying out the surveys in accordance with current UK legislation. You will prepare subsequent reports and also implement habitat management and mitigation schemes when necessary. At all times you will maintain communication with clients and teams from other disciplines ensuring projects are a success and ensuring future business. You will provide support to the senior ecologist and also mentor more junior members of staff, aiming to continually develop your skills and knowledge. Benefits: - This is an outstanding opportunity to join this established and highly successful environmental consultancy that is currently experiencing a period of expansion due to increasing demand from its clients. - The consultancy provides a high quality service to all of their clients on large and small scale projects. - You will receive an excellent benefits package that includes time off in leiu, generous annual holiday entitlement, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a commitment to your professional development and many more. - Competitive salary - Friendly and professional working environment Interested in this and other environmental jobs? Take a look at our latest vacancies at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. For an initial, non- committal discussion about this vacancy and other opportunities in the environmental sector please do not hesitate to contact CLAIRE POWER of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365101, alternatively you can email your CV and we will get back to you. E-mails to claire.power@penguinrecruitment.co.uk


Contact: Claire Power
Reference: job/CMP3150
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