Brown&Co
Overview of the Role
Brown&Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Ecologist/Assistant Ecologist to join our
in-house ecology team. The role will build upon our growing work base in the East of England
and across the wider Brown&Co national footprint and will be a mid-level position within
the existing team.
Supported by the Senior Ecologist and wider environmental team, you will be tasked with
undertaking a variety of ecology surveys and associated technical report write-ups, managing
projects from a diverse client base, and supporting the team and wider Brown&Co
departments.
Being comfortable undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain
Assessments is essential for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant
Ecologist looking to take the next step in their career. Within Brown&Co we look to support
and bolster your skillset with a real focus on targeted career development and excellent
progression opportunities in an expanding ecology team.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for ecology
- Be self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
- Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Experience in undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
- Experience in undertaking protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
- Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
- Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
- Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to travel for work
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
- FISC level 4 or above
- MoRPh accredited
- Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
- GIS or QGIS experience
- Bat licence (level two or above)
- CSCS card
Our Benefits
- 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Recommend-A-Friend Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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