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Graduate Environmental Consulting - Ecology

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Arup

Oct 12, 2023

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Sustainability
  • Liverpool, +10

Requirements

  • Is this role right for you?:
  • We encourage our Graduate Consultants to demonstrate drive and motivation, a thorough understanding of our sector, and a desire to effectively deliver an excellent technical service to our clients. With busy, diverse teams, we seek individuals who can work flexibly and respond to the needs of our clients. As such, we are looking for the following qualifications, skills, and attributes in you:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Ecology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology, Geography or Environmental Sciences (Minimum 2.1) or equivalent
  • Experience in the use of geo-spatial mapping packages (notably ArcGIS)
  • Some experience of field surveying (including acquired at university)
  • Sound understanding of ecological processes and wider environmental trends
  • An appreciation and understanding of wildlife law and relevant policies, including emerging requirements under the Environment Bill
  • Active member of an ecological society or organisation, such as BTO, BES, CIEEM student membership, RSPB, local wildlife trust or bat group, or relevant university societies
  • An active interest in the range of work opportunities in the nature sector e.g strategic biodiversity planning, nature design, contributing to inclusive urban green spaces with multi-faceted benefits e.g. air quality, health and wellbeing, flooding
  • Basic skills in botanical identification (desirable)
  • We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • We anticipate these roles will be varied but will focus on the collation, interpretation and mapping of ecological data, assessment (including Biodiversity Net Gain and related tools) and biodiversity-led design. Your day-to-day responsibilities could include the following:
  • Conducting ecological desk studies, including sourcing and evaluating biodiversity records
  • Assisting in the design and undertaking of surveys for a range of habitat, flora and fauna types
  • Analysis of survey data and results
  • Collation and assimilation of ecological data captured in the field using a range of devices
  • Use of ArcGIS and other software to produce high quality outputs to accompany technical reports
  • Preparation of clear and concise written reports
  • Collaborating within design teams to devise successful and meaningful solutions that maximise biodiversity gains
  • Managing delivery and budgets on small-scale projects
  • Assisting with the preparation of bids and tenders
  • Planning your workload so that you can deliver on time or ahead of target
  • Inputting to the team's research projects
  • Assisting the broader activities of the ecology and biodiversity group across Arup and related teams, including the co-ordination of social and other team-focused events
  • For those applying to London:
  • In your first year, you will have the opportunity to spend four months in two or more of our other environmental teams across the Climate and Sustainability Services portfolio, totalling eight months, namely: Waste and Resources, Air Quality, Contaminated Land, Nature, Environmental Assessments, and Historic Environment. This will provide invaluable opportunities for professional growth including developing a diverse range of technical skills, a wide support network and a good insight into our capabilities:
  • During the periods of rotation within other teams, your day-to-day responsibilities will vary and could include the following:
  • Assisting in the design and undertaking of surveys and site investigations;
  • Coordinating environmental specialists to input into projects;
  • Data analysis of survey results;
  • Reviewing environmental and historical information and preparing reports;
  • Data analysis of survey results; and,
  • Contributing towards impact assessments and other technical reports.
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Arup

We shape a better world

Consulting
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10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Culture & Values

  • Quality of work

    Ove Arup was always clear: money is not our main aim, it’s quality that comes first. There are many ways to define ‘quality’ but whatever we do, we aim to produce the most thoughtful, creative and sustainable solutions – for our clients and the communities we work in.

  • Total architecture

    Our spirit is collaborative. Working life at Arup is never about titles, we listen in order to create and learn. ‘Total architecture’ simply means bringing everyone together, to benefit from their experience and insights. It also means we constantly evolve, adopting new disciplines, new people, and new ideas.

  • Humane organisation

    Ove Arup’s goal was that we should always remain a humane and friendly organisation, however large we became. You’ll find people at all levels of seniority are willing to help, discuss or share their experience. A humane organisation is also one focused on working hard to improve the lives of people our work touches.

  • Straight and honourable dealings

    Innovative and inspiring work is always built on trust. That’s why we expect the highest moral standards from our people – work of quality cannot be achieved any other way. A shared commitment to our values is how we produce great work for our clients, with enduring value for the communities around us.

  • Social usefulness

    Having a greater purpose than financial gain was how Ove always believed Arup’s work could remain inspiring. Today, social usefulness means many things for us, from pushing designs to be as sustainable and inclusive as possible, to our people’s commitment to community engagement.

  • Reasonable prosperity

    Money might not have been Ove Arup’s main priority for the firm, but he recognised the value of rewarding talent and remaining a great employer. Today we offer competitive salaries and benefits, wherever in the world you work for us. And as a membership organisation, we share our profits with our people twice annually.

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