Consultant Ecologist

Consultant Ecologist (Various Grades)

MCL Consulting is a well-established, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy based in Belfast and working across the UK and ROI, being predominantly based within Northern Ireland. We provide high quality, client focused consultancy to a broad range of clients and have an experienced and established team of 30 scientists, planners and engineers, based from our offices in Duncrue Street, Belfast.

We have vacancies for the roles of Consultant Ecologist (Various Grades) within the MCL team. We are seeking applicants from ecologists with minimum 2 years consultancy experience.

For the Consultant Ecologist, we are seeking applicants who possess a good range of ecological consultancy skills with good quality work experience or have previously fulfilled a graduate ecologist role and wish to progress their career in ecology further. Additionally, we would be interested in applicants with backgrounds in other ecology/conservation roles possessing relevant survey and wildlife identification skills. The applicant should be capable of completing standard assessments such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Bat Surveys, Badger Surveys, Newt Surveys, Bird Surveys, Habitat Regulations Assessments etc. Applicants must have a full driving license and preferably hold CIEEM membership.

Key roles:

· Assisting the team with survey planning and logistics

· Liaising with clients and stakeholders

· Leading surveys from planning stages through to reporting

· Undertaking a mix of office and field work

· Holding and assisting on NIEA EPS licensed works

· Analysing field data including bat acoustics and camera footage

Selection criteria:

· BSc or equivalent in a relevant ecological discipline

· Full driving licence

· CIEEM membership

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in the ecological sector or equivalent

· Ability to author concise, accurate ecological reports

· Competent in survey methods for protected species and habitats

· Good wildlife identification skills

· Proficient in various software including GIS and bat acoustic analysis

· Knowledge of invasive species in NI (preferable)

· LANTRA qualifications (preferable)

We are offering an attractive salary with various benefits, remuneration dependant on level of experience, and benefits package including Bupa Health Insurance and company pension.

To apply, please contact [email protected]

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person