Ecologist

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Ecologist to review planning proposals and provide ecology advice to the Council. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain, and previous experience in a similar role. The pay rate is £18.72 per hour, and the position may offer flexibility regarding work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review planning application proposals and provide ecology advice to the Council's Development Management team.
• Consider Biodiversity Net Gain as part of any development proposals.
• Provide ecology advice to other officers on policy, strategy and development matters.

Skills

Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain

Sound ecology knowledge

Knowledge of policy and strategy

Education

Degree in a biological, environmental or ecological discipline

Full member or eligibility of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Job description

What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Principal Ecologist

Ref: Sunderland 5272397

Pay rate: £18.72 per hour PAYE – could be negotiable depending on experience



The role:

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist who will be required to review planning application proposals and pre-application enquires and provide ecology advice to the Council's Development Management team on such proposals.

You will need to include the requirement to consider Biodiversity Net Gain as part of any development proposals, and it may also be necessary to provide ecology advice to other officers within the Council on policy, strategy and development matters, as appropriate.

It is not anticipated that the role will require any site visits.



What the client is looking for:

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
Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain
Sound ecology knowledge
Knowledge of policy and strategy
Previous experience in a similar role



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Job Ref: Sunderland 5272397


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