Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Ecologist to join a friendly, close-knit environmental consultancy based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This varied, hands-on position is ideal for a passionate ecologist who enjoys combining ecological field surveys, protected species assessments and technical reporting with practical environmental consultancy advice. Working alongside experienced arboricultural consultants, you will deliver ecological assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) evaluations and habitat surveys for a diverse range of development projects. Offering hybrid working, excellent benefits and ongoing professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, manage and undertake ecological field surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), UKHab assessments and protected species surveys, particularly bat surveys. Assess trees, woodland habitats and structures for ecological constraints, biodiversity opportunities and potential bat roosting habitats. Prepare professional ecological reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), mitigation strategies and supporting documentation for planning applications. Conduct Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments using the statutory biodiversity metric, recommending practical habitat creation, retention and enhancement measures. Coordinate protected species surveys, ecological ..... full job details .....