Consultant - Ecology
Consultant - Ecology
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Job Description
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
This role is part of Arcadis Global Excellence Centre (GEC) and will join our 3000 talented individuals working in India Romania and Philippines in partnership with Arcadis offices globally. The GEC brings key capabilities and capacity to support our clients seamlessly around the world. For those in GEC there are options to be dedicated to one country; developing deep knowledge and strong relationships as well as opportunities to be part of teams working truly globally as a centre of excellence offering diversity and are by nature globally minded and culturally aware and Arcadis strongly believes in flexibility which enables change over time as your career progresses. The GEC model is well embedded in Arcadis and the strong relationships that exist between our global offices are truly unique.
Reporting to your line manager and team leader you will be accountable for the coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace we are confident that you will gain experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects which will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge.
We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industryrecognised Technical Leaders in their field who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.
The role will require remote working with the team based in the UK. A highly organised individual is needed to work around the time difference and the restriction to remote communications. Strong collaborative communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Undertake ecological desk studies which comprise of requesting data from record centres in the UK identify and analyse the designated sites/species present within the study area. These studies dictate where the field surveyors need to target detailed inspections and it informs the overall ecological assessment.
- Undertake high level environmental constraints studies and MAGIC searches.
- Collating data for production of preliminary ecological appraisal and assist with producing biodiversity strategies and other documents.
- Assisting on a range of projects and assisting with bid production.
- Undertake and assist with licence applications including developing mitigation and monitoring.
- Partake in training with respect to best practice and survey standards as appropriate.
- Experience of Ecological Consultancy or working within the field of conservation.
- Confident working in a team with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS/ bat analysis software would be an addon.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD would be beneficial.
- Proficiency in foreign language would be beneficial.
Role accountabilities:
- Experience in writing ecological reports and can contribute to the production of other ecological reports such as the scoping and baseline sections of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) and biodiversity net gain reports.
- Demonstrates understanding of and applies environmental legislation policy and guidance.
- Can identify a range of commonly found taxa/species associated with recognised broad habitat types using keys and field identification guides.
- Prior experience of ecological surveys/ species surveys and habitat assessments.
- Understanding of UK or European bat species would be an asset or transferable knowledge from Indian species.
- Basic environment assessment knowledge of UK EIA and Town Planning Regulations.
- Takes responsibility for ensuring own adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
- Excellent communicator.
Qualifications & Experience:
- You need to hold an appropriate academic qualification. The candidate should have a minimum qualification of Masters in Zoology/Ecology/Conservation Biology or any relevant environmental field. Preference would be given to Ph.D. holders.
- Being a member to a Professional Body e.g. CIEEM or an equivalent organization would be beneficial (desirable).
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience required
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race caste creed colour religion sex age disability marital status sexual orientation and gender identity.
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