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Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its “One Team” of talented consultants. In doing so, its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in “Making Sustainability Happen”.

The Opportunity:

Our Ecology business is highly successful and as part of our ongoing plans to develop our teams, we are looking to appoint an experienced Ecologist with at least 4yrs experience.

The ecology team works alongside several other environmental professionals within the Firm, including planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and engineers. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable but not essential. Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, and residential schemes as well as other commercial development projects.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Managing ecological projects (commensurate with experience), assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing any client feedback and ensuring effective communications on all projects.
Producing and overseeing the production of ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences and other similar documents.
Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain would be advantageous.
Carrying out ecological surveys, where necessary, and checking that surveys are being carried out to the required standards by all staff.
Assist the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals.

We are seeking someone who has:

Experience of managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to the standards required by planning authorities, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, and other similar bodies.
Experience of performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects.
Experience of making licence applications and holds at least 1 Protected Species licence. A bat licence is particularly desirable.
Experience of preparing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, ES Chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments, and other technical reports.
Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and designing Biodiversity Net Gain solutions (desirable but not essential).
Qualifying Member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM.

We offer:

Hybrid home/office working arrangement.
Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%.
Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
24 days annual leave per year.
Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme.
Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy.
Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary.
Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage.
Regular training programme.
Flexitime Working Schedule.
Long service awards.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Travel Loans.
Cycle to work scheme.
Recruitment Bounty Scheme

What You Should Know About Ecologist, Wardell Armstrong

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to take your career to the next level? Wardell Armstrong, now part of the global environmental consultancy SLR, is on the lookout for a talented Ecologist with a passion for sustainability. With over 3,500 team members across the globe, we pride ourselves on delivering client-focused solutions while promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence. As part of our highly successful Ecology business, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team working on exciting projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. Here, you will manage diverse ecological projects, assist in resource allocation, and ensure effective communication with clients while overseeing the production of vital ecological reports and assessments. Your experience in managing licences and working within regulatory frameworks will be vital as you carry out ecological surveys and lead your projects to successful completion while meeting all required standards. What’s in it for you? Alongside a hybrid working arrangement, we offer excellent benefits including a competitive pension plan, private health care, generous leave, and opportunities for continuous professional development. If you're driven by a commitment to making sustainability happen and have a flair for leading ecological initiatives, Wardell Armstrong could be your next big career move. Join us, and together let’s create a more sustainable future!

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What are the core responsibilities of an Ecologist at Wardell Armstrong?

As an Ecologist at Wardell Armstrong, your core responsibilities will include managing ecological projects, assisting with resource allocation, and producing key reports such as Ecological Impact Assessments and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals. Your role will involve collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on a variety of projects focused on renewable energy, infrastructure, and commercial developments, engaging in ecological surveys, and checking that all work meets regulatory standards.