Senior Ecologist

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic Ecology team in Leeds, offering a vibrant role that includes project management, ecological surveys, and mentoring. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, CIEEM membership, and strong report-writing skills, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting habitat condition surveys and protected species assessments.
• Competence in writing technical reports like Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Strong fieldwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological surveys and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Write technical reports and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain relationships with clients and prepare tenders.

Skills

Project Management

Habitat Surveys

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc or MSc in relevant subject

CIEEM membership

Job description

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for the next step in your career? Do you like the idea of working a varied and interesting role within a consultancy that can support you with your career growth and personal development?

Our client is a well-respected independent engineering consultancy with specialisms in renewable energy and transport. Due to managed growth, they are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their friendly and passionate Ecology team.

As Senior Ecologist, you will be helping the ecology team with project management, undertaking surveys, data analysis and drafting reports, as well as working with the team on larger projects. If successful in the role, there is a next step to become Team Leader and line-manage part of the team. Our Senior Ecologist will be a self-organised person who is able to work independently as well as part of a team, has a full clean driving licence and is capable of working flexible hours. As the ideal candidate, you will have experience in habitat condition surveys (in line with UKHabs) and protected species assessments, report writing skills and experience. CIEEM Associate Level working towards Full Membership / CEnv / CEco is a minimum to join at this level (or in application).


Key Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Ecologist, you will, in collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines, play a pivotal role in the delivery of ecological services. Your role will include:

• Scoping and Project Management of a range of small to large scale projects.
• Planning and managing ecological surveys using various survey methods.
• Negotiating with statutory agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Writing and authoring a wide range of technical reports, including Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecological Impact Assessment.
• Confident in reviewing ecological reports and providing feedback.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients.
• Preparation of tenders, and support business development activities.
• Mentoring of junior members of the Assystem Ecology Team.
• Operate, at all times, in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct

Key Role Requirements

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, with demonstrable relevant Ecology experience.
• An associate or full member of CIEEM. Holding protected species survey licences together with experience of the protected species licensing process would be advantageous.
• Strong field experience with ambitions to develop others in your technical skills.
• Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK with strong skills in habitat surveys and/or ECoW.
• Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advise clients.
• Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
• Full current driving licence.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.