Ecologist | Guildford

We’re looking a talented Ecological Consultant to join our growing Guildford team, enhancing our offering to clients and building on our success.

Suitable candidates will have previous experience in commercial consultancy and have the confidence to undertake site and office-based tasks including undertaking protected species surveys, desk studies and preliminary ecological appraisals with minimal supervision. Variety and travel are key aspects of life as an Ecological Consultant at Thomson, so you’ll need to enjoy this part of the job, as travelling and staying away from home is a regular requirement, particularly during peak season. As with all ecological consultancy work, you will need to be a professional with the ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive client relationships.

We’re interested to hear from candidates already in an Ecologist level role as well as those who have gained experience in an Assistant Ecologist role and are now ready to step up to the Ecologist level.

This is a permanent position, with a working split between our Guildford office, home and on-site work.

Successful candidates will

• Have proven, previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a commercial consultancy
• a degree or postgraduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject
• have field skills in one or more specialist areas
• have prior experience of project management/coordination and/or coordinating surveys
• have working knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey best practice
• be an excellent communicator with the ability to write clear, concise reports
• have a full UK driving licence, use of a car, and be willing and able to travel and stay away from home regularly
• have a positive outlook a strong desire to succeed
• have membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

It would be advantageous if you also had the following:

• one or more protected species licences e.g. GCN, bat or dormouse