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Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it’s employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

We are seeking someone who enjoys working within a close-knit team that operates within and is supported by larger regional and national teams.
The role of Assistant Ecologist will be varied and will strike a balance between office-based and site work. We are recruiting for an Assistant Ecologist who has an interest in botany with a preference to specialise in this field. You will support a range of ecological surveys, managing field data, and the delivery of technical reports. You will also have the opportunity to expand your experience by working with our technical specialists and/or managing small-scale projects with the support of senior staff, depending on your interests.
Project dependent, the role can span all stages of a project’s life cycle, from design conception to implementation; giving opportunities to positively influence scheme design, enhancements and promote best practice. Although you will be a member of the Bristol ecology team, you will also be connected to a much larger team of ecologists. There are excellent opportunities to progress your career through promotion, as well as develop a key role within our ecology team.
The role will suit a dynamic, proactive individual who wants to work in a growth area of the business and help support the delivery of ecology services in a fast-moving, client-focused, commercial environment.

Essential:

• BSc in botany, plant science, or a biology or ecology course with a botanical component (minimum of 2.1 classification)
• Good knowledge of UK habitats and flora along with botanical survey/monitoring methods.
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork in the UK.
• Good report writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to write concise reports.
• Ability to work independently, take the initiative, make robust, defensible decisions, and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs.

Desirable:

• MSc degree in botany, plant ecology, plant taxonomy.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• FISC certificate, level 4 or above.
• Experience in using the UKHab classification and the Natural England/DEFRA biodiversity net gain metric.
• Experience in undertaking surveys for protected animal species in the UK.
• Experience in analysing ecological data.
• Understanding of main UK and international legislation/policy on biodiversity and nature conservation.
• Prior experience of undertaking botanical and habitat surveys in the UK (UKHab, National Vegetation Classification, hedgerow assessments etc.)
• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and/or Ecological Impact Assessments.
• Basic GIS skills.

If you meet 80% or more of what we are looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have the skills we didn’t know we need.

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How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited – which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

Benefits we offer:

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes