Senior Ecologist

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves providing ecological consultancy for various projects, focusing on protected species and terrestrial ecology. You will be at the forefront of delivering critical ecological services, conducting surveys, and mentoring junior staff. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car or allowance. If you're passionate about ecology and looking to make a significant impact in environmental services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Medicare Cash Plan

Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy focusing on protected species and terrestrial environments.
• Hold at least one protected species licence and membership of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys, habitat surveys, and ecological appraisals.
• Mentor staff and support their development in ecological techniques.

Skills

Ecological Consultancy

Protected Species Knowledge

Fieldwork Techniques

Communication Skills

Time Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Flexibility in Travel

Education

Degree in Environmental Subject

Higher Degree in Ecology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience plus company car or £350/mth car allowance scheme and package including

- Company pension
- Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
- Medicare Cash Plan
- Training and career progression opportunities

Summary

The UK's most trusted environmental services partner at the forefront of Britain's water, energy, and environmental infrastructure management is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Birmingham.

The postholder will form part of the Water & Ecology leadership team and will support commercial activity to deliver against key targets for commercial growth.

You will provide ecological consultancy to existing and new projects and provision of ecological services to the Group, providing consultancy expertise for the disciplines of protected species and terrestrial ecology.

More about the role:

• Delivery of protected species surveys, habitat surveys and preliminary ecological appraisals (PEAs) with associated reports, including mapping.
• Co-ordinate and undertake ecological clerk of works (ECoW).
• React to environmental incidents, completing the fieldwork necessary to enable a professional ecological impact assessment to be completed with report writing.
• Provide advice to the wider Group and clients on potential ecological impacts on emergency and/or planned works and specialist input within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Input to the delivery of Water & Ecology reports, including writing and review, monitoring strategies and protocols.
• Mentor staff, supporting their development of fieldwork techniques, including identification in relevant disciplines, analytical and written skills. Potential for line management responsibilities.
• Support team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levels.
• Assist business development, marketing, quotations and tender writing.
• Help maintain and develop client relationships through effective project management and provision of excellent customer service.
• Project manage your own workloads to ensure a successful and profitable delivery.
• Support the wider Water & Ecology team with general project delivery.
• Provide accurate and timely information to line management.

About you:

• Experience in ecological consultancy, with a particular emphasis on protected species and the terrestrial environment.
• A thorough understanding and experience of the industry standard survey techniques (including protected species and Phase 1 habitat).
• Hold at least one protected species licence.
• Membership of an environmental professional body, preferably CIEEM.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implementation.
• Good personal time management and communication skills with internal and external clients and team members locally and nationally.
• Willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible in terms of travelling and working hours as projects can be distributed across the UK.
• Qualified to degree level in an environmental subject with substantive experience in an ecology role.
• A higher degree in ecology or related discipline would be an advantage.
• Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience would be desirable.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and GIS, and wider experience of scheduling/programming using specialist computer programs where appropriate would be an advantage.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you would like to learn more about this fantastic opportunity and to apply, get in touch.

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Required Qualifications

• None