Consultant Ecologist - London

Pegasus Group


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
London

Environment

Full Time

About The Role

Pegasus Group is a leading development consultancy that provides planning, design, environmental, economics, and heritage services to a wide range of clients across the UK. We are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative, and high-quality solutions that add value to our clients’ projects. Our new in-house Nature and Biodiversity team will play a critical role in achieving that vision.

As we expand our services, we are looking to appoint Consultant Ecologist’s across our offices to design and implement ecological strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain services.

This is a role requiring a strong ecological background and the ability to manage and deliver projects. You will play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and support the technical leads for high-profile projects across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial development.

This is a great chance to join a new and growing team from the beginning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support on a range of ecological projects, as well as managing aspects of projects across a range of sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, renewable energy).
  • Plan and support on a range of ecological surveys and input into reports and assessments (e.g., PEA, UKHab, protected species, EcIA,, BNG Metrics, HMMPs, LEMPs).
  • Provide ecological input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications.
  • Support the production of BNG assessments using the Statutory Defra metric.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of bespoke BNG strategies across development projects. Including high quality onsite green infrastructure and offsite BNG solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant wildlife legislation and planning policy.
  • Support with developing client relationships and ensure repeat and referral work.
  • Inputs into fee proposals and multidisciplinary tenders.
  • Input into project planning, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).

Requirements:

  • A relevant degree in ecology or related environmental discipline.
  • At least 2+ years of professional experience in the ecological sector.
  • Qualifying membership of CIEEM (or eligibility), working towards Associate membership.
  • Knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning system.
  • Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
  • Proven track record of supporting on delivering ecological projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working towards protected species licences (e.g. Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse).

What are the benefits to you?

We offer an excellent remuneration and overall benefits package when you join Pegasus Group, which you can view here www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/careers/

We committed to helping you reach your full potential and support with a range of training and development initiatives throughout your whole career, enabling you to learn and progress through our stepping stones programme.

About Us.

We are a dynamic development consultancy that thrives on innovation. Our passion lies in crafting stunning spaces that enrich both the built and natural environment, ultimately impacting people's lives for the better. With expertise spanning various sectors such as residential, health, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment, we specialise in delivering forward-thinking and sustainable solutions tailored to the demands and possibilities of the 21st century.

Diversity, Inclusion and Recognition.

Since 2003, Pegasus Group has consistently grown, earning a reputation for excellence and delivery in the market. Our success is attributed to the commitment and dedication of our talented people across our 14 offices.

Our staff are the cornerstone of our achievements, playing a pivotal role in our company's success. We prioritise valuing and empowering our team, fostering a culture of inclusion, and belonging. At Pegasus Group, we emphasise caring for each other, our communities, and our clients. Every individual is encouraged to bring their authentic, best self to work every day.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’

Make sure to include a copy of your most up to date CV outlining your experience and skill set to date and why you are interested in applying for this role.

If you experience any technical issues on the application form or any queries, please email [email protected]

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Senior Analyst - BCG Vantage - People Strategy & Talent Management in Oil & Gas

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), London
5 days ago
Locations: Madrid | LondonWho We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed,...

Senior Data Scientist (Economist)

Deliveroo, London
6 days ago
The Data & Science OrgAt Deliveroo we have an outstanding data science organisation, with a mission to enable the highest quality human and machine decision-making. We work throughout the company - in product, business and platform teams - using analysis, experimentation, causal inference and machine learning techniques. We are uniquely placed to use data to help make better decisions and...

Chef de Partie

Caravan Restaurants | B Corp, London
2 weeks ago
Up to £15.89 per hour, dependent on experience, PLUS BONUSAt Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing...