Working individually but also, collaboratively, in a team environment
Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects
Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation
Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients
Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice
Quality assurance of ecological deliverables
Acting as ecology lead on projects
Task / project management
Mentoring of staff
Line Management

A passion for ecology
A good working knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, policy and methods, the natural environment and wildlife legislation
The ability to undertake Biodiversity Net Gain assessments including feasibility assessments, baseline assessments and post works assessments
Good report writing skills including (preferably) experience of authoring Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
Strong botanical skills, including (preferably) at least Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 4, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level
Competent is using GIS and/or other geospatial applications
Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level
Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing
An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships
The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion
Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership
Full driving licence.

Associate Ecologist – BNG Specialist

Key skills