Senior Ecolgist in Luton

We are hiring in our London or Luton office for a Senior Ecologist.

Main Purpose of the Job

As a result of our growing workload, we are looking for a Senior Ecologist to oversee and aid project delivery. The successful candidate will be involved from start to completion in a range of projects in both the public and private sectors. The work includes surveys, analysis and reporting; engagement with stakeholders, working in inter-disciplinary project teams and the planning system as well as habitat creation and enhancement schemes. Additionally, you will aid the Principal Ecologist in the management and support of more junior colleagues within the Manchester office. There is provision for a hybrid working arrangement with time split between home and the Milton Keynes (Swanbourne) office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Principal Ecologist to deliver a range of projects from tender stage to completion.
• Maintaining high standards of survey, data analysis, reporting and client liaison in accordance with good practice guidance, ecological legislation and the Pell Frischmann internal quality systems.
• Apply for protected species mitigation licenses and oversee their implementation on-site.
• Project co-ordination with good commercial awareness and financial control, ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard.
• Working in conjunction with project stakeholders including clients, and statutory consultees to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection.
• Monitoring, planning and forecasting utilisation of the ecology team, including contributing to and preparing bids.
• Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work.
• Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads.
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
• Ensure compliance with internal management system procedures.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills – Essential

• Qualification: Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Experience: Significant experience working in a UK consultancy for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development/infrastructure projects. Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species. Class 2 bat survey license. Experience of on-site ecological supervision.
• Skills: Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team. Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills. Excellent knowledge of relevant UK wildlife legislation including conservation of protected species.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills – Preferred

• Qualification: A current CSCS card or equivalent (We can arrange). Membership (or eligibility to join) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at MCIEEM level.
• Experience: Line management experience. Proven record of developing pragmatic and cost-effective mitigation and supervising implementation on site. Providing ecological input to competitive tenders. Has held or is eligible to hold Bat Mitigation licenses (Earned Recognition or A13). Great crested newt survey license (Level 1) or other protected species survey license.
• Skills: Good GIS skills. Experienced in BNG metrics and reporting. Good working knowledge of habitat creation and enhancement. Data management and analysis skills. Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement. Able to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships with other teams within the business and clients. Full UK driver’s licence.