Ecologist - Biodiversity Net Gain

The Opportunity:

At Eight Versa, we're passionate about integrating sustainability into businesses through impactful and credible solutions. Our diverse team of consultants, architects, engineers, and ecologists works collaboratively to deliver tailored strategies for both corporate and built environments. Leveraging over 16 years of experience, we're actively making a real difference.

Are you an experienced Ecologist with drive and ambition? We offer a unique opportunity to join our passionate team, collaborating with progressive clients on diverse projects across the UK, with the potential for international involvement. This is an ideal environment to significantly further your career, delivering impactful results across our varied client portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

You'll be an integral team player with an innovative approach, undertaking diverse responsibilities. These will range from conducting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and metric calculations to preparing BREEAM Ecology reports, planning documents, and overseeing project management.

As part of our growing team, you'll have the chance to manage a portfolio of projects across various developments and cultivate strong professional connections with clients.

We're committed to your growth, enabling you to gain and develop both technical and transferable consultancy skills. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary company that actively supports and encourages career progression.

Personal attributes:

We welcome applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Proven ecological consultancy experience.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain processes, including producing biodiversity net gain assessments, designing, and delivering net gain solutions.
• Understanding of BREEAM ecology reports.
• Member of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Understanding of ecological reports for planning.
• A good understanding of UK and EU legislation, planning policy, and best practice.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovative and solution-based approach to surveys and design advice.
• An excellent communicator within the team and with clients.

What we offer:

• We provide a competitive salary along with the potential for a discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your performance.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement after two years of service.
• Paid Birthday time off.
• Paid Christmas time off (3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• Hybrid Working.
• Budget for training, learning, and development programs to support your professional growth, empower you to thrive in your role, and prepare you for future opportunities.
• Possibility to work from abroad for two weeks each year.
• Health insurance that includes health assessments, a guaranteed online GP appointment within 48 hours, physiotherapy, mental health support, and wellness services with perks such as monthly cinema tickets, discounted gym membership, weekly hand-crafted coffee or healthy smoothies, cashback, and discounts on healthy food.
• Weekly after-work yoga.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay.
• 8 hours or an 'Eight Day' per month to be used for training and development courses; team building, team learning, and development events; volunteering or charity events.
• We celebrate achievements and organise epic socials.

Your success won't go unnoticed. We've got you covered!

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.