Job: GCN Licensed Ecologist, Beresford Blake Thomas

Employer: Beresford Blake Thomas
Posted: 29 Apr 2008
Reference: DH908
Contact: Dave Hartley
Location: Warwickshire,
- Worcestershire,
- Staffordshire,
- Shropshire,
- Cambridgeshire
Sector: Consultancy,
- Environment Technology
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: GCN Licensed Ecologist
Salary: £26K+

GCN Licensed Ecologist

Cambridge

£ Negotiable

This leading environmental global consultancy seeks an ecologist (consultant and junior level) to support existing projects with expertise in Great Crested Newt surveys.

The position will be demanding and highly rewarding, with an opportunity to gain more experience with Protected species, and work with some of the countries most experienced ecologists. You will need to be flexible for a 3-4 month contract role and be able to apply yourself to a wide range of ecological projects. There is also potential for this position to become permanent if the candidate can show a broader range of protected species skills.

Experience & qualifications

- A current EN/DEFRA great-crested newt licence is compulsory. Additional experience with other protected species, notably badgers, breeding birds and water voles would be advantageous.

- An upper second degree classification in ecology, environmental biology, or similar degree programme.

- Experience in UK ecological assessments, and understanding of UK and European nature legislation is essential.

- Experience in Phase I ecological assessments desirable.

- A higher postgraduate qualification (MSc, Postgraduate certificate) an advantage, but not essential.

The Cambridge area boasts excellent lifestyle benefits including good schools and family facilities, low crime and an easy escape to the beautiful surrounding countryside. There is a competitive salary and benefits package in keeping with our clients status as a global multi-disciplinary consultancy. This is a great opportunity to further develop technical and business skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.

Reference: DH908

Dave Hartley

0121 265 2563

dhartley@bbt.co.uk