Job Description

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 20 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 25k / annum gross, excellent benefits package including Bupa Health Insurance and Company Pension.

To apply, please contact clare@mclni.com

All products and services of MCL Consulting are in accordance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person