Assistant Ecologist / Ecologist

Overview of the Role

Brown&Co is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Ecologist/Assistant Ecologist to join our
in-house ecology team. The role will build upon our growing work base in the East of England
and across the wider Brown&Co national footprint and will be a mid-level position within
the existing team.

Supported by the Senior Ecologist and wider environmental team, you will be tasked with
undertaking a variety of ecology surveys and associated technical report write-ups, managing
projects from a diverse client base, and supporting the team and wider Brown&Co
departments.

Being comfortable undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain
Assessments is essential for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant
Ecologist looking to take the next step in their career. Within Brown&Co we look to support
and bolster your skillset with a real focus on targeted career development and excellent
progression opportunities in an expanding ecology team.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for ecology
• Be self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
• Experience in undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
• Experience in undertaking protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
• Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
• Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to travel for work

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
• FISC level 4 or above
• MoRPh accredited
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS or QGIS experience
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card

Our Benefits

• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recommend-A-Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme