Lead Ecologist – Biodiversity & Planning Specialist (Hybrid)

Lloydbore Ltd; Canterbury; Ibrido; GBP 37.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Lloydbore Ltd in Kent is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a diverse portfolio of ecological projects, delivering high-quality surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and habitat-led solutions. You will manage projects from enquiry through to reporting, licensing and client delivery, mentor junior ecologists, and liaise with clients, planners and contractors across Kent and the South East.

The role supports hybrid working with travel to sites as required.

Competenze

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline.

Mansioni

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys, assessments and reporting, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, protected species surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Plan, manage and coordinate fieldwork programmes, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
• Prepare and review clear, robust technical reports, mitigation strategies, habitat management plans and ecological input to planning submissions.
• Support protected species licence applications and advise clients on practical mitigation, enhancement and compliance measures.
• Use UKHab, BNG metric tools and GIS/QGIS to inform project design, reporting and biodiversity outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, timescales and client communications, maintaining strong relationships with clients, planners, contractors and consultees.
• Mentor Assistant and Consultant Ecologists, supporting their field skills, report writing and professional development.
• Contribute to business development through fee proposals, tender inputs and identifying opportunities for added value on projects.

Formazione

Degree in ecology

Descrizione del lavoro

Lloydbore Ltd in Kent is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a diverse portfolio of ecological projects, delivering high-quality surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and habitat-led solutions. You will manage projects from enquiry through to reporting, licensing and client delivery, mentor junior ecologists, and liaise with clients, planners and contractors across Kent and the South East.

The role supports hybrid working with travel to sites as required.