Overview

• Salary range competitive and commensurate with skills and experience, plus benefits
• Flexible working options available
• Permanent and contract options

About us

Quants Environmental is an established ecological consultancy with a diverse range of clients and projects. Our work spans the UK, but we are especially active across the beautiful landscapes of Yorkshire and the North of England (including the Yorkshire Dales AONB). Our projects are varied and interesting; the successful candidate will join our friendly team and be supported fully by our experienced and knowledgeable senior staff. We have a great ‘Company Culture’ and we know the importance of a healthy work/life balance.

Ecologists working for Quants benefit from:

• Varied and interesting project work. (We do not employ teams of inexperienced staff to undertake repetitive or monotonous surveys on huge infrastructure projects.)
• Experienced senior staff always on hand for mentoring and professional development.
• Significant in-house expertise with regard to protected species, habitats and all aspects of applied ecology.
• Generous investment in staff development and training.
• Fast-tracked career progression due to a broad range of project experience and intensive support.

As a Company, we understand that our staff are our greatest asset. We fully support the advancement of knowledge and understanding through CPD.

Quants Environmental is a CIEEM Registered Practice; committed to the highest professional standards.

Role

We are seeking an applied ecologist at Assistant, Consultant or Senior level to complement our existing experienced team. The specific scope and responsibilities of the role will be determined by the level of ecologist appointed, but ecologists in all roles will be involved with a broad range of applied ecological consultancy. The role requires the refreshing combination of site work and desk-based work, with opportunity for working in some of the most beautiful areas of the country.

A genuine interest in terrestrial applied ecology is essential for applicants at all levels. Experienced senior staff are on hand for mentoring, including supporting staff to obtain protected species licences where appropriate.

Person

We are looking for candidates with:

• A good degree in Ecology or a closely related subject
• A broad and solid knowledge of terrestrial applied ecology
• Working knowledge of protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing
• A good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and policy
• A personable nature with the ability to communicate effectively, build good relationships with clients and work comfortably as part of a larger team
• The ability to produce concise, high quality written reports
• Attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence and own car for work use
• Right to work in the UK
• Membership of CIEEM (desirable)
• Previous successful ecological consultancy experience (desirable)

To apply

Please email your CV, together with a covering letter addressed to Andrew Westgarth (Managing Director) to careers@quantsenvironmental.com.

Your covering letter should provide further details about yourself, your previous experience and your aims for the future.

Telephone enquiries are most welcome to: 01765 600 799 (Please ask for Andrew Westgarth).

Informal email enquiries can be directed to Rachel Buckley (Company Secretary): rachel.buckley@quantsenvironmental.com.

Web: www.quantsenvironmental.com

Quants Environmental is an Equal Opportunities Employer