Senior Ecologist

South East England

Arcus is a multi-disciplinary environmental, planning and engineering consultancy delivering high quality projects in all major sectors and at all stages of project lifecycle, from site finding and feasibility to operation and decommissioning. Our long established and growing ecology team is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Senior Ecologist to join the team to work on a range of projects across different sectors throughout the UK, including projects of national significance.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will typically have 5+ years of consultancy experience, including experience in project management, and will be able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of ecological guidance, legislation and policy. Your role will involve fieldwork elements but will be primarily office based, with a focus on project and financial management, survey co-ordination, analysis of baseline environmental data, writing and reviewing technical deliverables, and liaising with clients, stakeholders, contractors and colleagues. You should have sufficient knowledge and experience to carry out these tasks unsupervised, and have the ability to lead and mentor others. You will report to the Ecology Team Lead (England) and support the in-house ecology and ornithology team, as well as other technical teams and project managers across the UK.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience in the renewable energy sector, such as onshore and offshore wind and/or solar;
• Experience in Ecological Impact Assessment chapter writing;
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management;
• Habitats & botanical surveying skills (such as NVC survey);
• Natural England Protected Species Licence holders and, have produced/held European Protected Species licences in your own name;
• Ecological Clerk of Works experience (CSCS card holder if possible);
• Expert witness experience; and
• Business development experience.

Arcus offers a competitive salary package, plus benefits, excellent training and development opportunities and the chance to work on a selection of exciting projects across a range of sectors.

Please send your CV to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk to apply.

Visualisations Consultant and Graduate Landscape Architect

Glasgow, York

Our Landscape Architecture Team is looking for a talented Visualisations Consultant and a Graduate Landscape Architect. The Visualisations Consultant role is available in York or Glasgow and Graduate Landscape Architect role is available in Glasgow.  These are exciting opportunities for those looking to develop their careers through a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects across the UK.

The following skills and experience would be of benefit:

Graduate Landscape Architect

• Experience preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), undertaking landscape design, and contract management.

Visualisations Consultant

• Preparing 2D and 3D graphics material for inclusion in LVIA and other landscape related reports for a wide range of development types;
• Experience using Autodesk 3ds Max (essential);
• Experience in using Photoshop and InDesign (essential);
• Knowledge of verifiable photomontages is desirable
• Knowledge in V-ray, Railclone and forestpack is desirable;
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

We can offer:

• A range of exciting and varied projects at all stages of development
• The opportunity to work on both local and national-scale projects
• Great office locations in city centre locations close to transport links
• A competitive salary
• Company profit share scheme, pension and benefits
• Working as part of a talented and growing team and company

If you would like to apply for a position please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk.

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Glasgow, North East, South East, York

We’re seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join our Environment Team in either the North East (Sunderland), York or the South East (Maidstone).  This position would be well suited to someone looking to build on their existing skillset and develop a broad range of experience and specific expertise on high profile projects with major clients.  The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Multi-disciplinary environmental project co-ordination
• Management of sub-contractors, project finances and tendering
• Drafting inputs to Screening Reports, Scoping Reports and Environmental Statements
• Client communication and management
• Consultee communications and negotiation
• Knowledge of the planning system, including consenting and compliance
• Business development and networking events

We can offer:

• A range of exciting and varied projects at all stages of development
• The opportunity to work on both local and national-scale projects in a range of sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure and property
• A highly competitive salary
• Company profit share scheme, pension and benefits
• Working as part of a talented and growing team and company

Please send your CV to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk to apply.

Office Administrator

Glasgow

Arcus’ busy and vibrant Glasgow Office are seeking a talented Office Administrator to join our Support Team, covering a period of maternity leave, with the possibility of extension.  A competitive salary is offered, depending on experience, therefore it would be useful for applicants to specify their expected salary range when applying.

The successful candidate will ensure the efficient running of the Glasgow office by delivering effective administrative support.  The role will involve:

• Providing full administrative support to the Glasgow office, including reception duties and liaising with the Support teams in both offices to ensure efficient running of the office and support provided to the technical teams
• Arranging all travel and accommodation bookings for staff in the Glasgow office
• Providing administrative support to the project teams, for example formatting reports, arranging printing of documents, contacting consultees and arranging public exhibitions
• Managing the office operations, including liaising with the Landlord and their appointed agents to quickly resolve any issues as and when they arise
• Providing administrative support for Arcus’ other UK and Cape Town offices when other Support staff are unavailable
• Liaising with management and team leaders to ensure all staff health and safety training (internal and external) is valid and up-to-date
• Managing the Glasgow office health and safety systems, including managing the day-to-day running of the out-of-office health and safety system for staff and sub-consultants working on site and recording any incidents of near misses appropriately

The following skills and experience would be of benefit:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A polite and confident telephone manner
• The ability to work in a team
• Organised and effective at managing priorities
• Good attention to detail
• Computer literate with experience using MS Office
• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment
• First Aid at Work Training preferred, but not essential

We can offer:

• An interesting and varied workload
• A great office location in the city centre close to transport links
• A competitive salary (plus pension and benefits)
• Working as part of a talented and growing team and company
• Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, however there is the potential for flexible/part-time working arrangements

If you would like to apply for a position please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk by 30th April 2019.

Ecologist

Glasgow

We’re seeking a talented Ecologist to join our Ecology Team in Glasgow.  This position would be well suited to someone looking to build on their existing skillset and develop a broad range of experience and specific expertise on high profile projects with major clients.  The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working on renewable energy development projects;
• Ecological Impact Assessment experience;
• Managing/coordinating and undertaking a range of ecology surveys;
• Some project management experience would be useful;
• Knowledge of protected species licensing and mitigation;
• Understanding of the UK planning system;
• Membership of CIEEM; and
• Aquatic or marine experience would be useful.

We can offer:

• A range of exciting and varied projects at all stages of development
• The opportunity to work on both local and national-scale projects
• A great office location in the city centre close to transport links
• A highly competitive salary
• Company profit share scheme, pension and benefits
• Working as part of a talented and growing team and company

 Please send your CV to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk to apply.

Ecologist

North-East England, South-East England, York

We are seeking a talented Ecologist to join our Ecology Team.  This position would be well suited to someone looking to build on their existing skillset and develop a broad range of experience and specific expertise on high profile projects with major clients.  The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of undertaking a range of ecology surveys;
• At least one year’s consultancy experience;
• Natural England Class licences preferable but not crucial;
• Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works (for York and North East roles)
• Knowledge of protected species licensing and mitigation;
• Graduate Membership of CIEEM; actively working towards Associate level;
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary consultancy projects;
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills; and
• As this role includes both field and office-based work, a full UK driving licence is required and the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout the UK.

We can offer:

• A range of exciting and varied projects at all stages of development;
• The opportunity to work on both local and national-scale projects;
• A highly competitive salary;
• Company profit share scheme, pension and benefits; and
• Working as part of a talented and growing team and company.

Please send your CV to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk to apply.