Graduate Ecologist

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 a vacancy for the role of Graduate Ecologist to join our established and growing MCL Ecology department. Whether you have an existing specialism or special interest or are a keen generalist, this role will enable you to develop your skills and learn from the wider team. This is a Full-Time permanent post, subject to a 3-month probation period. The successful applicant will work primarily within the ecology team and gain experience in the full scope of ecological consultancy including:

· Assisting the team with survey planning and logistics.

· Assisting with and undertaking surveys and reports such preliminary ecological appraisals, Biodiversity Checklist, HRA Screening and EcoW roles.

· Assisting with species specific surveys such as assessments for bats, badger, otter, breeding birds, newt etc as well as specialist botanical and habitat surveys.

· Additional opportunities to gain experience in invasive species survey and treatment.

The role will be split between office-based and field-based activities, working mainly throughout Northern Ireland with some work also in Republic of Ireland. MCL Consulting is committed to offering graduates a rounded and fulfilling team-based experience and we are well-placed, with various exciting new projects, to offer graduates the opportunity to develop their professional skills and progress their career within the company.

Key Selection Criteria:

· Full driving Licence.

· Educated to at least BSc Level in a relevant ecological discipline.

• A passion for ecology, demonstrated through relevant volunteering and/or ecological surveying is an advantage.

· Must be keen to work outdoors and have some experience of ecological surveying.

· Must be able to demonstrate good customer service / management skills and teamwork abilities.

• Proficient in using a computer (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Internal on-the-job training in will be provided to the successful applicant. Starting salary £25.5 k / annum gross, excellent benefits package including Bupa Health Insurance and Company Pension.

To apply, please contact [email protected]

Pay: From £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person