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Graduate Ecologist

SLR Consulting • Full-time • Leeds, England, United Kingdom • £25,850 - £34,000 / year • 2w ago

Vacancy No

VN5107

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. To meet increased demand, we are looking to increase our junior staff numbers to cover site surveys across the North East. There are various positions available including permanent, full time, part time and casual/temporary.

You will be joining a supportive team based in Leeds, with the option of hybrid/ flexible working. We have a strong team of over 200 ecologists distributed across the UK and Ireland. We support client projects within the renewable energy field (wind and solar farms, battery stores), infrastructure (road and rail) and commercial and residential development.

The role

Initially assist with and then independently undertake extended habitat surveys as your skills improve;
Assist experienced ecologists with protected species (e.g. great crested newt, bat, badger and reptile) surveys giving you experience towards gaining protected species survey licences;
Assist and then independently write a variety of ecological reports including for Biodiversity Net Gain;
Be exposed to the full breadth of ecological consultancy in a short space of time;
Gain insights into the planning system and infrastructure development in the UK.
Planning project management including co-ordinating in-house and external technical teams.

About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

Have a genuine enthusiasm for wildlife and a willingness to develop new ecology field skills including plant identification;
Hold a degree or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline;
Hold, or be working towards, ‘qualifying member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM;
Have a flexible approach to work, including frequent lone working, occasional unsocial hours (e.g. overnight bat surveys) and sometimes stays away from home (expenses paid);
Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
A full UK driving licence, and ideally access to your own vehicle.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Leeds - 36 Park Row

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