Senior Ecologist

Opportunity:

The latest Senior Ecologist Opportunity comes from a fantastic environmental consultancy firm based in both Kent and Hampshire, which focuses around delivering services within Ecology, Air Quality, BNG and Habitat Surveys. As the latest member of their 25-person Ecology team, you’ll be based out of one of their two main offices but operating all over the UK, playing a part in exciting and intriguing projects, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect the countries wildlife. As well as being part of a technical team and working on exciting projects, you’ll also have access to a clear career progression scale, with many of the existing senior management having come through the company from senior levels. Along your journey, you’ll have numerous opportunities to add new strings to your ecological bow with training and continued professional development a big part of client’s employee ethos.

Responsibility:

As the new Senior Ecologist, your primary responsibilities will be centred around delivery of ecological surveys & assessments, preparation of technical reports and supporting the existing Ecology team, either mentoring the more junior members of assisting the principal and upper management team members. Depending on your experience, you’ll be supporting with multiple services including BNG assessments, Botany surveys, UK Habs, Protected Species Surveys, Habitat Regulation Assessments, PEAs and other ecological practices. As a senior, you’ll be taking on some project management responsibilities and will be expected to support the junior staff with their allocated work. Past projects with the company have included working on renewable energy farms, large-scale habitat restoration and advising multiple local authorities on ecological matters.

Requirements:

To be considered for this Senior Ecologist role, a number of criteria will need to be met:

• At least 4 years of experience as a Consultant Ecologist.
• Strong experience with a range of surveys and assessments as well as associated technical reports.
• Experience with HRAs, BNG, UK Habs or Protected Species Licensing is highly desirable.
• Commutable distance to either the Kent or Hampshire offices and a willingness to travel for work.
• Member of CIEEM desirable.
• Protected Species Licenses, particularly Bat Licenses, are very desirable

If you think you’re the ideal fit for this role, click ‘Apply’ below to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions, contact Euan McLeod on (phone number removed). Alternatively, if someone you know is looking for work, we offer a 250 reward for successful referrals!