York
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
15/12/2024
05/01/2025
Position: Consultant Ecologist - Botany
Location: York
Salary: DOE
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking Ecologists with experience in Botany to join their team in York.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual bonuses
* Retirement plan to secure your future
* 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
* Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
* Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
* A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction
Role Overview:
As an Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
* Aiding and conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
* Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
* Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)
Role Requirements - Ecologist with Botany experience:
* Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment within Ecological consultancy.
* Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
* Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Full right to work in the UK.
* Membership with CIEEM.
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