Ecologist

TieTalent; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Sunderland is seeking an Ecologist to join their team. The role involves reviewing planning applications and providing ecological advice, including consideration of Biodiversity Net Gain. Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant discipline and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. This position offers a negotiable hourly rate and great team culture.

Benefits

Immediate start date

Varied and interesting job role

Great resources

Great team culture

Support provided as needed

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a biological, environmental, or ecological discipline.
• Full member or eligible to join the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Review planning application proposals and provide ecology advice.
• Consider Biodiversity Net Gain in development proposals.
• Offer policy and strategy ecology advice to colleagues.

Skills

Ecological advice

Biodiversity Net Gain

Planning application review

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 You’ll be Doing;

• The Ecologist/Senior Ecologist will review planning application proposals and pre-application enquires, providing ecology advice to the Development Management team.
• This will include considering Biodiversity Net Gain as part of development proposals.
• Provide ecology advice on policy, strategy, and development matters to other officers within the company.
• Site visits are not typically required; however, if needed, mileage allowance will be paid with prior agreement.

About You;

• Qualified to degree level in a biological, environmental, or ecological discipline.
• Full member or eligible to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
• The hourly rate is based on the bottom of the Grade for an Ecologist and may be negotiable based on experience.