Babec Ecological Consultants are a well-established, small, friendly independent ecology consultancy. We are a CIEEM Registered Practice with a stable client base and a diverse project portfolio, ranging from small domestic projects to larger developments and infrastructure projects. We specialise in bats but also carry out the full range of protected species surveys and mitigation. Our small team all work from home and are located within an hour’s drive of our bases in Hertfordshire and Sussex. Most of our project work is located within the south-east of England.
The role
We Are Seeking An Assistant Ecologist Or Ecologist To Join Our Hertfordshire Team On a Permanent Basis. The Successful Applicant Will Have The Opportunity To Assist With All Areas Of Our Work, Including
Undertaking a wide range of ecological surveys and mitigation
Production of ecological reports
Production of mapping on GIS software
Supervising ecological aspects of site work (ECoW)
Designing and implementing mitigation schemes
Project management
About You
Essential for all levels:
Hold a positive degree in ecology or a closely related subject
Some experience of undertaking protected species surveys, such as those for bats, great crested newts or reptiles
Be reliable, flexible, and willing to work unsociable hours
Have excellent organisation skills
Be located within an hour’s drive of our Hertfordshire base
Have a car and be able to travel to sites throughout the South-East
Essential For Ecologist Level
A proven track record within an ecology consultancy
An understanding of wildlife legislation, planning policy and processes
Good ID skills in one or more groups
Able to undertake a range of habitat and protected species surveys
Able to produce high quality reports
Desirable For Ecologists
Post-graduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject
Specialism in a particular protected species group
Hold one or more Natural England p