Ecologist

at  M Group Services

ECOLOGIST

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme
Company car or car allowance
Generous pension scheme & life assurance
Employee discount platform
Ongoing career development & training including recognised industry qualifications

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience in an ecological consultancy role or similar.
• Degree level qualification in an environmental or related subject (desirable).
• Advantageous to hold or be working towards a Protected Species Licence.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated approach, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative to solve problems.
• Confidence to engage with a variety of internal and external teams and stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ability to process and analyse large datasets in an organised and efficient manner.
• Passionate about achieving better ecological outcomes in a challenging and fast-paced industry.
• Ability to maintain a ‘can do’ attitude and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills with the capability to recognise and adapt to constraints faced by other individuals/functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home for short periods when required.
• Working knowledge of GIS software (desirable).

Milestone have an expanding team of environmental specialists, and we have an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our ecology function to support with a growing and diverse pipeline of work. This rewarding role will provide exposure to a broad range of ecological aspects, helping to accelerate career development whilst helping our clients overcome a variety of challenges.
You will also get stuck into both fieldwork - anything from bat surveys on old bridges to Great Crested Newt licensed mitigation, water vole displacements or just some good old nesting bird checks – as well as the technical office-based work such as report writing and BNG Assessments. We do it all, so come and join us! And if you’re still not convinced, why not apply and come have a chat with our existing Lead Ecologist?
This role sits within the Environmental Technical Team, which acts as an in-house consultancy through delivery of specialist environmental and sustainability services both internally and externally. You will work closely with design & construction teams to deliver a full range of valuable ecological services in support of both Milestone and client strategic targets.

As the Ecologist your duties & responsibilities will be:

• Undertaking desktop studies and visiting sites to identify ecological constraints and opportunities.
• Delivering habitat & protected species surveys and ECoW support.
• Analysing and interpreting results from field surveys to provide practicable advice and guidance.
• Preparing reports in a range of formats to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Supporting engagement with a range of stakeholders to increase awareness of ecological requirements and promote the ecology function.
• Office and site-based assistance with BNG assessments and subsequent mitigation / enhancement works.

• Liaising with statutory regulators, consultees, and stakeholders in relation to ecological constraints and opportunities.Utilising and developing digital tools and technology to improve the efficiency of current methods and enhance capabilities.