Consultant - Ecology

As an applicant for the position, your role will involve assisting in habitat loss/gain calculations, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and ecological impact evaluations. You will also be supporting the use of digital tools such as GIS, remote sensing, and data visualization to enhance ecological deliverables. Additionally, contributing to the development of habitat mitigation and compensation plans under UK legislation will be part of your responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in habitat loss/gain calculations, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and ecological impact evaluations. - Support the use of digital tools (e.g., GIS, remote sensing, data visualization) to improve ecological deliverables. - Contribute to the development of habitat mitigation and compensation plans under UK legislation. - Prepare and review ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), BNG assessments, and Nature Conservation (NC) reports. - Participate in internal knowledge sharing and collaborate with global ecology colleagues. - Support proposal writing and other business development activities. In terms of qualifications, you should have a Master's degree or higher in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or a related discipline. It is advantageous to have appropriate qualifications from relevant UK institutions. Additionally, essential skills for this position include: - Experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science, with familiarity with UK ecological standards and legislation. - Competence in ecological data handling and interpretation. - Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. - Strong written communication skills for technical reporting. - Working knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools. - Good interpersonal and presentation skills. - Problem-solving mindset and willingness to innovate. - Understanding of European Protected Species and licensing basics. - Exposure to biodiversity metrics and habitat condition assessments. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to ecological assessments and reports, collaborate with a global team, and develop habitat mitigation plans in compliance with UK legislation.,