About us
COOMBES UK plays a key role in the rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
COOMBES UK is also a leading Arboriculture and Forestry Contractor, with well over a decade of experience and expertise in the forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of forestry work at all levels.
We have seen recent significant growth and we are proud to be a Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail, as well as having some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the country. We are seeking skilled and experienced colleagues in a range of disciplines to support our growth and help us provide a service that is second to none.
COOMBES is a family-run SME where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. We’re passionate about supporting the professional development of our colleagues and providing a working environment where you can truly be yourself. If this is something you’d like to be part of, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
COOMBES is seeking a full time Assistant Ecologist to join our dedicated in-house Environmental team, on a full-time permanent basis. In this key role you will assist with ecological studies across a range of projects and environments that identify and advise how together we can balance the needs of our projects with those of the environment.
In this hands-on role, you’ll undertake Ecological Site Surveys and assist senior members of the team with Preliminary Ecological Assessments and Protected Species Surveys. You will accurately record data, information and analysis to assist with the production of reports and in the design of species and habitats mitigation measures.
About you
As well as sharing the ethos and values of our Company you will be keen to develop your Ecology career in a commercial setting and put your experiences, skills and knowledge to practical use in supporting environmental goals set out in Rail and Infrastructure sectors.
You’ll have relevant field-based ecology skills and knowledge, gained whilst working in a similar role or on volunteer projects. You’ll be up-to-date with current ecology best practices, have a good awareness of relevant wildlife legislation and may have, or be working towards gaining, CIEEM membership. Similarly, with your understanding of the ecology of UK protected species you may have, or be working towards gaining, survey class licences. You’ll have an understanding of how GIS or mapping software can be used to interpret environmental data to benefit surveys and reports. You’ll be highly organised, analytical with good verbal and written communication skills.
Naturally, you will be field-based for a significant amount of your time, so you must be happy to work in all that the British weather has to offer! Based in Hampshire and conducting field work across the southern region, the successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to work, have a full driving licence and be willing to travel.
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