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Field Ecologist

Western Ecology

Field Ecologist

Salary Not Specified

Western Ecology, Marsh Barton, Exeter

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dfed71b428ad48b7b75b067c164637fc

Full Job Description

You will work with a diverse range of projects across the UK, mainly on renewable energy schemes and infrastructure.

We envisage someone who is independent and self-motivated, as there will be frequent travel across the UK, with nights away working in isolation from our base near the Cornwall/Devon border. This would not suit everyone, but if you are a bit of a wanderer and like to travel the UK, enjoy your own company, love the practical side of being a consultant ecologist, can organise and plan your work effectively, and have a sense of adventure, this might be perfect for you., You will be an ecologist with at least 2 years' experience and a proven record within ecological consultancy, including experience and understanding of:

  • current relevant policy and legislation and its real world application;

  • preliminary ecological appraisals;

  • bat activity transects;

  • wintering and breeding bird surveys.


    • As your experience grows with us, we would envisage you taking a more senior position in the business, and we will work with you to help you develop your skills and experience.

    The following are required:
  • Must be willing to work unsocial hours associated with ecology survey work;

  • Be able to organize work away from home, travelling from site to site;

  • Full clean driving licence.


    • You will need the following skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;

  • Demonstrable communication skills, building relationships and trust with colleagues and clients;

  • Very strong organisational skills;

  • An ability to solve complex logistical problems in a logical and realistic way;

  • Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn;

  • Attention to detail with good written and verbal skills.

    Working in a friendly and supportive team;

  • Flexible hours- we encourage staff to manage their own time and follow their interests outside work;

  • The opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects;

  • Good rates of pay;

  • Company pension scheme;

  • Payment of professional memberships and CPD;

  • Statutory annual leave;

  • All necessary equipment including laptop, mobile phone, survey tablet, office furniture and printer;

  • Company vehicle.