Working with other ecologists, departments and offices, you will help plan and undertake vegetation and faunal surveys in support of the work our consultancy undertakes. Background research will be required using sources such as the Internet, records centres and consultees. From the field surveys and desk studies data will be collated and analysed to produce high quality reports with mapping produced on a Geographic Information System (such as ArcView or MapInfo).

Core Responsibilities.

• Assist with planning and preparation of fieldwork.

• Undertake vegetation and faunal surveys in support of a range of projects.

• Collate, write up, and analyse ecological data for inclusion in environmental impact assessments and other ecology reports.

• Production of mapping on a Geographic Information System may be required (ArcView or MapInfo GIS).

• Carry out background research in support of technical reports.

• Provide support to other team members on a range of tasks.

You should have:

Good botanical identification skills, knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, knowledge of role of ecology within the planning process and understanding of ecological systems. Knowledge and experience of either birds or bats is especially desirable. Knowledge of other protected species is desirable. Work experience in related field desirable.

Qualifications required. Relevant ecology environmental degree or demonstration of technical ability through lower degree and work experience. IEEM associate/full membership desirable.

Skills required. Good IT skills including efficient use of email, internet, Microsoft Office packages, multi-variate analysis and experience of GIS. Good report writing, verbal* and presentation skills. Full UK driving license is required.

You should be an Intelligent, outgoing, reliable, self motivated and organised person. With the ability to work motivated on one’s own and as an active team member and prepared to travel. Good interpersonal skills and keen to work within a consultancy. The ecology team needs to expand to service and grow its existing ecological portfolio, so this is an excellent opportunity to further develop technical and business skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.

Contact Dave Hartley, on 0121 265 2563 or email dhartley@bbt.co.uk

Web www.bbt.co.uk