Senior Ecologist

Allen & York Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic environmental consultancy in Brighton seeks a skilled Senior Ecologist. Responsibilities include conducting ecological surveys, managing projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, expertise in technical outputs, and must hold Natural England survey licences. A valid UK driving licence is also required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical work and written reports.
• Ability to conduct habitat and protected species surveys.
• Experience managing projects and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys using various techniques.
• Liaise with clients and report on project progress.
• Produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Client liaison

Technical writing

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

MSc or PhD in relevant subject

Natural England survey licences

Membership/Chartership in CIEEM

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist

East Sussex

Salary dependant on experience

Our client is a small, dynamic and expanding environmental consultancy based in Brighton, working in variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education and renewable energy developments, transport infrastructure and local development planning.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Ecologist looking for their next challenge to join this established and growing consultancy. The role will include a busy field work schedule and include mentoring the development of junior staff.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of delivering technical work and written reports to a high standard coupled with excellent field skills. You will have the opportunity to manage your own projects and work can be tailored to suite individuals needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting a range of ecological surveys including habitat surveys and protected species surveys using a wide variety of techniques
• Client liaison, reporting on progress and ensuring that your portfolio of projects is on track for delivery within against time and to budget
• Producing high quality technical outputs and contributing to technical reviews of content written by others
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members

Role Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline
• An MSc or PhD in a relevant subject would be highly beneficial
• Experience producing high quality technical outputs, including Phase 1 reports, PEAs, protected species survey reports, ecological mitigation/enhancement plans, etc
• You will hold Natural England survey licences for at least two species/groups
• Membership/Chartership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or similar professional institute is essential
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role as is the flexibility to work away on site when required

Desired Experience

• Experience in successfully obtaining/and/or drafting European Protection Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences would be highly desirable
• Drafting or contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments
• Use of GIS software, particularly ArcGIS

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to grow your career with a consultancy which prides itself in creating a working environment which values and recognises everyone.

Interested?

Get in touch today by sending an email to [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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