Hybrid Senior Ecologist

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; East Leake; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Ecologist for a hybrid role paying £45.43 per hour (ref OR117995). The position is on a temporary basis with full-time hours.

You will conduct ecological surveys, PEAs, biodiversity assessments, and compile reports while liaising with planners and stakeholders. GIS analysis and site inspections are key, with responsibilities spanning compliance and BNG delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Ability to prepare Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and protected species surveys.
• Strong understanding of ecological constraints and development impacts.
• Proven report writing and data management skills.
• Familiarity with GIS analysis and mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and site inspections.
• Conduct PEAs, habitat surveys, and protected species surveys.
• Assess ecological constraints, risks, and opportunities for proposals.
• Prepare high-quality ecological reports, impact assessments, and management plans.
• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and support creation/enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Habitat assessments

PEAs

Tools

GIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist needed for hybrid position Paying £45.43 per hr ref OR117995

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and site inspections to support a range of projects.
• Conduct Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat surveys, and protected species surveys.
• Assess ecological constraints, risks, and opportunities associated with development proposals.
• Prepare high-quality ecological reports, impact assessments, management plans, and technical documentation.
• Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and support habitat creation and enhancement initiatives.
• Provide ecological advice to project teams, clients, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Design and oversee ecological mitigation, compensation, and enhancement measures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning policy, and industry guidance.
• Assist with protected species licensing applications and monitoring requirements where necessary.
• Liaise with planning authorities, regulatory bodies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilise GIS and mapping software to analyse and present ecological data.
• Monitor ecological works on site and provide ecological clerk of works (ECoW) support where required.
• Maintain accurate records, survey data, and project documentation.
• Contribute to business development activities, tender submissions, and client relationship management.
• Promote best practice in biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental management.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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