Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Neo Environmental)

Origin Environmental; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Glasgow seeks an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to manage ecological surveys and produce detailed reports. Candidates should have a degree in ecology and a strong understanding of UK ecological legislation. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to develop skills in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for travel across the UK are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or similar.
• Significant professional report writing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations.
• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking ecological surveys including Phase 1 habitat surveys.
• Producing comprehensive reports including ecological impact assessments.
• Liaising with clients and statutory consultees.
• Project Management duties.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Report writing

Knowledge of UK ecological legislation

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Degree in ecology or similar

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy and part of Origin Enterprises, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

This role would be based from our Glasgow office (hybrid working).

Duties

Undertaking ecological surveys including:

• Phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's
• Protected species scoping surveys
• Bat surveys

Producing comprehensive reports including:

• Preliminary ecological appraisals
• Ecological impact assessments
• EIA chapters
• Biodiversity management plans
• Protected species
• Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements

Liaising with clients and statutory consultees

Attending client and site meetings

Undertaking ECoW role where required

Project Management duties

Supporting junior colleagues

Essential Criteria

• Degree in ecology or similar
• Significant professional report writing experience
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations
• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's
• Technically competent
• The successful candidate will be required to produce reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential
• Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK and ROI, with occasional overnight stays away from home
• Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

• CIEEM accredited
• Demonstrable post graduate experience in ecology surveys
• GWDTE experience
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
• Other protected species survey experience

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!
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