Graduate Ecologist

Mouchel

London, UK

Description:

Mouchel is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated graduate with a commitment to a career in ecology and nature conservation to join it’s ecological consultancy team. The candidate will have a degree in Nature Conservation, Ecology, Biology, or related environmental subject, a full clean driving licence, and a commitment to a career in ecological consulting and working with wildlife. In addition the candidate will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of ecological principals and current/historical nature conservation issues, knowledge about British wildlife, the conservation issues it faces, and how it is protected by both planning policy and law, and a background of interest in ecology and the environment, ideally including volunteering with groups involved in the study of wildlife and its conservation. A broad understanding of how ecological advice is used in planning and development, would be ideal. Ecological work is varied, and the candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to work unsociable hours, outdoors, and often in difficult weather conditions whilst undertaking field studies, as dictated by the ecology of wildlife (Work may require travel in the UK or abroad). Exceptional organisation skills and the ability to plan and implement project work independently will also be required, alongside a high level of competence with common computer packages (experience of ArcGIS would be an advantage) and the ability to act as part of a team of ecologists working together, exhibiting a positive influence to solve problems and achieve project goals. Excellent written and verbal skills are essential.

The role’s principal accountabilities are:

- Undertake, and assist members of the ecology team with, survey work on project sites as required and dictated by project timescales.

- Develop ecological knowledge and survey skills and demonstrate continual professional development, e.g. in identifying habitats and species found within the UK, learning standard survey methodologies and developing the ability to think critically about ecological information/data.

- Undertake, and assist members of the ecology team with mitigation work on project sites as required and dictated by project timescales.

- Communicate findings of surveys and events on project sites clearly and concisely to senior members of the ecology team both verbally and through written documents.

- Demonstrate a professional and pragmatic attitude towards ecological issues on project sites and respect the chain of responsibility by consulting with, and if necessary, referring decision making to senior members of the ecology team in order to best represent the needs of clients.

- Maintain excellent time keeping and organisation, and be readily contactable by senior members of staff through email and telephone.

- Take responsibility for health and safety in all aspects of work, completing relevant training, qualifications and risk assessments.

Salary: c.£21,000

Closing date: Mon 27 August 12

Website: www.mouchel.com

Contact name: Paul Joyce

Contact telephone: 07833 401 919

Contact email: paul.joyce@mouchel.com