Principal Ecologist

System Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy based in Banbury seeks a Principal Ecologist to join their team. You will be responsible for conducting field surveys, managing projects, and producing high-quality ecological reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecological consultancy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy.
• High quality written reports and familiarity with UK flora and fauna.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Organising and conducting field surveys for various species.
• Preparing fee proposals, managing field survey data.
• Writing technical reports and liaising with clients.

Skills

Ecology

Field Survey

Natural History

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Environmental Banbury, England £35000 - £40000 per annum Permanent Apply Now

Principal Ecologist

A leading ecological consultancy have an immediate requirement for an experienced senior/principal level ecologist to join them working on an exciting range of challenging and interesting projects across the UK.

Key Skills: Senior, Principal Ecologist, ecology, field survey

Location: Banbury, OX16 1LX

Salary: Circa £35,000 – £40,000 benefits.

As Senior/ Principal Ecologist you will be working within the ecology team, you will be organising, overseeing and undertaking a range of field survey work for habitats and faunal species (eg Phase 1, bats, Badger, GCN, reptiles, Otter, Water Vole, nesting birds, etc) across the UK.

You will also carry out background research, prepare fee proposals, manage and analyse field survey data, manage projects, liaise with clients, as well as carrying out interpretation, proofing and writing of technical reports such as diligence assessments, ecological appraisals, EIA chapters, shadow HRAs, licence applications and management plans.

As Senior/ Principal Ecologist you will be a key member of the team, the following skills and experience are considered essential to the role:

* A minimum of 3 – 4 years’ relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy or closely related field including the public sector or conservation bodies;
* A relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification, with a strong academic ability and record;
* The ability to produce concise, high quality, written reports;
* A sound background in natural history and familiarity with UK flora and fauna;
* Comprehensive experience with UK botanical and faunal identification;
* Knowledge and experience of Phase 1 habitat surveys;
* Knowledge and experience of undertaking protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing;
* A detailed understanding of UK wildlife legislation and policy;
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with effective teamwork and excellent communication skills;
* Full driving licence and own car

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