Bat Licenced Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Scotland is seeking a Bat Licenced Ecologist to join their Energy Transition & Sustainability team. This role involves supporting ecological activities on road contracts, leading projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in protected species surveys and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working

Generous Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological fieldwork and project management.
• Holding a bat licence and expertise in protected species.
• Knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support ecological activities on various road contracts.
• Lead projects and mentor junior ecologists.
• Prepare documentation and manage a technical team.

Skills

Ecological expertise

Protected species surveys

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors or Master's degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Full membership of CIEEM or equivalent

Job description

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Your new company
A consultancy based in Scotland is presenting an exciting opportunity for a Bat Licenced Ecologist to provide support for all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As an Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading in ecology specific business development opportunities.
Your new role
You will play an important part within the Energy Transition & Sustainability team and alongside our clients. As a Bat Licenced Ecologist, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Senior Ecologist on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists.
The main responsibilities for this role will include:

• To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions
• Preparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries
• Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field, probably gained in an Ecologist role or equivalent
• Expertise in protected species surveys, holding at least one European protected species survey licence. A bat licence is applicable for this role.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards the same (notable species: bats & dormice)
• Experience in invasive species survey and management
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies
• Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clearly understood situations
• Experience of undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experience in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied
• Bachelors or Master's degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as
  Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)or equivalent

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• Annual Salary of £36,000 - £45,000
• Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• An online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

What you need to do now
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