Seasonal Ecologist

Erek Daily Alerts - VITALITY, Newtown, Cambridge

Seasonal Ecologist

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Erek Daily Alerts - VITALITY, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 14 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9c3a3bf6ccec401787d2f1b9b82c1646

Full Job Description

As a Seasonal Ecologist, you will work closely with our senior ecologists and design teams to assist with ecology and biodiversity surveys and assessments. This will include site surveys, data processing, and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your client-facing skills and gain experience in the entire project lifecycle.,

  • Assist our senior ecologists, design teams, and project managers in all ecology and biodiversity deliverables.
  • Assist with habitat and species surveys.
  • Communicate clearly and in a timely manner.
  • Assist with report writing.
  • Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management, and analysis.
  • Assist with health and safety risk assessment.
  • Help with the day-to-day efficient running of the team and take on wider responsibilities (e.g., booking equipment, work planning, team events, etc.).
  • Participate proactively in team meetings.

    The role will suit you if you are an ambitious and enthusiastic team player. As we are a growing team, there are huge opportunities for your professional development at a pace that suits you and rewards your hard work., Driving licence preferred.
  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • CIEEM membership preferred., A team player.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to undertake site work, including staying away from home if required (expenses paid by the company).
  • Confident and motivated to work both alone and as an assistant.
  • Naturally well-organised, good at prioritising and meeting deadlines.
  • Good attitude to health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
  • Developing commercial knowledge.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.

    Lanpro is a market-leading multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in Planning, Design, and the Environment.
  • We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural, and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors including residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, and mixed-use commercial developments. We have an exciting opportunity for you to be an integral member of a small and growing ecology team, working closely with our Director of Ecology and our senior ecologists. The role will suit you if you are self-motivated, enjoy site surveys, and are excited by a dynamic role. We are looking for Seasonal Ecologists across our Norwich, Manchester, London, and Cambridge offices. We welcome applicants with either academic or vocational qualifications. Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and be available to start in April 2025. This is a fixed-term contract (6 months, predicted to be April until September 2025) but could lead to a permanent position. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

  • Loyalty leave - accruable service days.
  • Hybrid working environment.
  • Discounts on products and perks (e.g., Amazon Prime, Odeon or VUE, Café Nero, Apple, Itsu, and supermarkets).