Graduate Ecologist

SLR Consulting

Jun 11, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Science
London

Requirements

Along with a Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental sciences or similar, and a full UK driving licence, we envisage that you will have:
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work away from home and travel to site
A passion for ecology, demonstrated through relevant volunteering and/or ecological surveying
A willingness to get stuck into fieldwork straight away, any relevant field experience would be desirable
The desire to work towards a professional membership, such as with CIEEM

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about ecology, and want to start your professional career with a company who also care and will support your development in this specialist field? Our rapidly expanding ecology team are seeking an enthusiastic, early career Ecologist. This position would suit a graduate looking for their first opportunity into Ecology or someone who has undertaken seasonal surveys and is looking for a more permanent opportunity to continue their professional development and career.
This position is full-time, (37.5hrs, permanent basis). We can offer you a competitive salary and excellent benefits. In this role you will be assisting with a range of tasks including protected species surveying (bats, dormouse, water vole, GCN, reptiles), Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UKHab surveying and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, report writing and Ecological Clerk of Works. For anyone with relevant experience, the Project Ecologist role would also include the opportunity to project manage your own small projects, including fee/costings production, invoicing and client interaction. Full training will be provided, with a mix of in-house and external providers. We have several large projects ongoing, which will provide great opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience.
You will be joining a supportive team based in London, with the option of some flexible working with a company-provided laptop. The London office primarily work within London and the surrounding regions of southeast, south and eastern parts of England. Opportunities to support other projects within the UK would also be available. With have a strong team of over 100 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 developments.
Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
undertake site visits
undertake desk-based studies
conduct field-based surveys
onsite ECoW supervision
produce high-quality technical survey reports.

FAQs

What kind of surveys will I be conducting as a Graduate Ecologist?

As a Graduate Ecologist, you will be conducting a variety of field-based surveys, including habitat classification surveys, protected species surveys, and terrestrial/aquatic ecology surveys.

What kind of reports will I be responsible for producing in this role?

In this role, you will be responsible for producing technical survey reports such as ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments, and protected species survey reports to provide expert advice to our clients.

Will I have the opportunity to work on a diverse array of projects?

Yes, as a Graduate Ecologist, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse array of interesting projects that will involve site visits and field-based surveys.

SLR Consulting

Global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions; helping clients achieve their sustainability goals

Energy

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1994

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SLR’s purpose is Making Sustainability Happen. We achieve this by having a team of expert advisors and technicians, who partner with our clients to tackle some of the world's most complex sustainability challenges, by utilising our collaborative and entrepreneurial One Team culture. SLR has been advising clients for over 25 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 3,000 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business. We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere. Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference. If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.