Senior / Principal Ecologist
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Location: Midlands
Salary:
Senior Ecologist: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Principal Ecologist: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible Working
Ready for your next move in Ecology?
Calibre Search is working with an established environmental consultancy looking to strengthen its Ecology team with the appointment of experienced Senior and Principal Ecologists.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical ecology, project management and working directly with clients, rather than being tied to one particular area of the job.
You'll be joining a collaborative team working across a varied portfolio of development and environmental projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop your specialist interests and play a key role in the continued growth of the team.
The Role
Depending on your experience and seniority, you'll be involved in:
Managing ecological projects from initial survey and assessment through to reporting and delivery.
Undertaking and overseeing habitat and protected species surveys.
Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and mitigation strategies.
Providing ecological advice to clients throughout the planning and development process.
Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and associated ecological work.
Coordinating survey teams and working alongside other environmental and planning professionals.
Managing project programmes, budgets and client expectations.
Supporting fee proposals and contributing to new project opportunities.
Providing technical guidance and mentoring less experienced ecologists.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with ecologists who have around 4-5 years' experience or more, ideally gained within an environmental consultancy.
You'll ideally bring:
A relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a similar discipline.
Membership of CIEEM.
Experience delivering ecological surveys and assessments for planning and development projects.
Strong technical report-writing skills.
Confidence managing projects and communicating with clients.
A good understanding of UK wildlife legislation, ecological guidance and the planning process.
We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Botany & Habitat Surveys - including detailed habitat assessment and botanical identification.
Biodiversity Net Gain - practical experience with habitat assessments and BNG delivery. xsabvtc
Bat Ecology - particularly candidates holding a Level 2 bat survey licence.
You don't need to tick every box. We're interested in speaking with experienced ecologists who can bring str...
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