Ecologist

Ecologists

Wardell Armstrong LLP is a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy with 13 offices across the UK, employing approximately 500 staff. At the heart of our business lies a group of outstanding people. Working together with our clients, we deliver solutions to challenging problems in Mining & Minerals, Infrastructure & Energy, and Property & Development.

The opportunity:

To meet increased demand, we are looking to increase our staff numbers to cover site surveys across the Midlands and South, with employees to be based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent or at our London Office. Initially, we have 5-6 positions available on temporary 6-month contracts, though this includes an opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidates.

In this exciting role you will:

• Assist experienced ecologists with protected species surveys (and gain skills of your own in doing so);
• 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;

As the successful candidate you will:

• Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
• Hold, or be working towards, ‘qualifying member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM.
• Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including during unsocial hours (e.g. overnight bat surveys) and regularly away from home (expenses paid).
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• A full UK driving licence.

In addition to a salary, for 6-month positions, we offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%;

· 1.5x pay/TOIL for work carried out during unsocial hours (10pm – 6am);

• Payment of a relevant professional subscription;
• 24 days annual leave per year, pro rata;
• 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;
• Flexi-Time Working Schedule;
• Long service awards;
• Travel Loans;
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke-On-Trent