ECOLOGIST

Futures Ecology is asmall friendly consultancy started in with offices in Leeds and Bolsover.
We are looking for an Ecologist to be based in our Bolsover office (though the Leeds location may be considered for the right candidate) to help with our increasing workload.
Our work is primarily in the north of England, but we have upcoming projects around the UK.
We are looking for an ecologist with a minimum of two years consultancy experience who is either already project managing small / large schemes or looking to progress into project management.
We are looking for candidates with experience in undertaking Phase 1 / UK Hab surveys with a FISC 3+ level qualification (or working towards this) and / or hold protected species license(s).
ey Responsibilities.
Leading protected species surveys or habitat surveys, as well as assisting on nocturnal bat surveysBiodiversity Net Gain assessmentsProject management of small to medium scale projectsLiaise with Project Managers, Assistant Ecologists and ClientsPreparing tender / fee proposals for a range of schemes.
upporting Assistant EcologistsReport writing, including the production of.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and other technical reporting.
cological Clerk or Works / Site supervision for mitigation works.
ble to provide expert advice on UK wildlife legislation and best practice, as well as keeping up to date with any changes.
Desired Skills / Qualifications At least two years’ consultancy experience (essential)A degree in Ecology (or related subject) or equivalent experience (essential)Full, clean driving licence with business use on your insurance policy, and access to your own transport (essential)Knowledge and understanding of UK wildlife legislation (essential)Knowledge and understanding of the planning system (desirable but not essential)CIEEM Membership, minimum of Qualifying and working towards Associate (essential)Excellent Project management and client liaison skills (essential)Experience in leading and undertaking either protected species surveys or habitat surveys (essential)Experience at writing PEAs / EcIA’s (essential)Experience in undertaking BNG assessments (desirable but not essential)Working towards or a holder of one or more protected species survey licences; or equivalent level of experience in a specialist field (e.
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FISC 3+)Named ecologist on a mitigation licenceProficiency in QGIS / QFIELD and / or other GIS software (essential)Ability to work alone and as part of a team (essential)Flexibility to meet the needs of the business including irregular hours and travel (essential)Good organisational skills, proactive with a high level of motivation.
CoW experience.
Every summer we have a large amount of survey work to undertake, and everyone is expected to help out.
We offer flexible hours, and we also offer paid overtime or TOIL for hours worked on surveys over contracted hours.
We do ask that you have a availability for at least two evenings per week (Monday to Thursday) between April and September.
ey Benefits.
tarting Salary of £+, dependent on experience and skills.
Flexible workingCPDPaid professional memberships and licence fees, relevant to the rolePaid overtime or TOILPension contributionsAnnual leaveDiscretionary performance related annual bonusCompany funded social eventsShut down over the Christmas If you would like to be considered for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter