Ecologist

Denise La Grassa; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Sunderland is seeking an Ecologist to provide expert ecological advice on planning applications and policies. The role involves reviewing proposals, ensuring compliance with biodiversity considerations, and collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have a relevant degree and potential membership with professional ecology organizations.

Benefits

Immediate start date

Varied and interesting job role

Great team culture

Support provided as needed

Qualifications

• Full member or eligibility for membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Experience in providing ecological advice is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Review planning applications and provide ecological advice.
• Consider Biodiversity Net Gain in proposals.
• Advise on policy and development matters.

Skills

Ecology advice

Policy development

Biodiversity consideration

Education

Degree in biological, environmental or ecological discipline

Job description

Rewards And Benefits On Offer

• Immediate start date.
• Varied and interesting job role.
• Great resources.
• Great team culture.
• Any support required is provided.
  
  

The Company you will be working for;

We are proudly representing our public sector client based in Sunderland. They are currently looking for an Ecologist to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job Youll be Doing;

• The Ecologist/Senior Ecologist will be required to review planning application proposals and pre-application enquires and provide ecology advice to the Development Management team on such proposals.
• This will also include the requirement to consider Biodiversity Net Gain as part of any development proposals.
• Provide ecology advice to other officers within the company on policy, strategy and development matters, as appropriate.
• It is not anticipated that the role will require any site visits, however if these are required, mileage allowance will be paid - subject to agreement in advance that a site visit is necessary.
  
  

About You;

• Qualified to degree level in a biological, environmental or ecological discipline.
• Full member or eligibility to become a member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
• The hourly rate provided above is based on the bottom of the Grade for an Ecologist. This could be subject to negotiation based upon experience.
  
  

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