Ecologist

Job Description

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the division

Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

Overview of role

In collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines you will be responsible for supporting a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with a key focus on supporting on a range of ecological surveys, managing field data and the delivery of technical reports.

This role will suit a dynamic, proactive individual who want to work in a growth area of our business and help support the delivery of ecological services in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

Candidate Specification

• A degree in biology/ecology or directly related subject. An additional higher degree would be an advantage.
• Experience in the UK ecological consultancy market with a strong client facing approach preferred
• Sound generalist ecologist background with experience in habitats and protected/notable species.
• Experience in planning, assisting and delivering baseline species/habitat surveys to fulfil project requirements related to planning applications, EIA, HRA etc.
• Excellent knowledge, understanding and experience of applying relevant guidance for surveys. This includes experience in undertaking protected species surveys, as well as habitat / botanical surveys (UKHab/Phase 1). Understanding of upland habitats found commonly in Scotland preferred.
• Personal conservation licence for/working towards at least one protected species and experience of obtaining or working under a variety of protected species licences and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation including planning processes and/or EIA/HRA assessments and undertaking surveys.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent preferred
• Proficiency in report writing skills, displaying high standards with attention to detail and ability to write accurate and concise reports, such as ecological appraisals, survey reports, method statement
• Experience in preparation and writing ecological sections of environmental impact assessments ensuring that legislative guidelines are met
• Willingness to mentor more junior staff
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in the UK and internationally

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