Assistant Ecologist

Our client is a well-established multi-disciplinary company that are well known for their designs and executions of environmental projects. As the company continues to grow and take on new projects they are now expanding their team and are seeking an Assistant Ecologist eager to gain experience and expand their surveying skills to work out of their office in Kent.

The Assistant Ecologist will:

Work with other ecologists undertaking surveys for a range of protected species in particular GCNs, bats and reptiles
Get the opportunity to assist more senior staff on surveys for other species, such as badger, water vole and otter
Complete and assist on Extended Phase 1 Habitat and Hedgerow surveys
Be primarily field based but have the opportunity to undertake office based work, including desk studies; writing basic survey reports and producing supporting plans

The Assistant Ecologist will require:

An ecological/environmental related degree
Some kind of field work experience
Preferably CIEEM membership or have eligibility
Full driving licence

In return the successful Assistant Ecologist will be offered the chance to work in a dynamic team with a competitive salary and benefits