Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team near Brighton. The role involves project delivery, client liaison, and producing technical reports. Candidates should have a degree in Ecology and relevant field experience, including ecological surveys. This permanent position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Ecology or similar.
• Membership or chartership in CIEEM is required.
• Extensive experience with ecological surveys and report production.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients regarding project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet budgets and timelines.
• Produce quality technical reports and assessments.

Skills

Conducting ecological surveys

Producing technical reports

Outstanding communication skills

Experience liaising with clients

Understanding of GIS software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology

Membership in CIEEM

Tools

GIS software

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925E
Location: Brighton
Salary: £30,000 – £37,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, innovative Ecological and Environmental Planning Consultancy, lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the public and private sectors. They are on the lookout for a capable, experienced Senior Ecologist, willing to take on a number of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the vibrant, diverse, cultural city of Brighton and Hove.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary plus benefits package
• Access to a contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (as well as your Birthday off)
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including CIEEM Membership
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to a number of important, high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Liaising with a range of clients across the public and private sectors, regarding all aspects of project delivery
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time, to the highest possible standards
• Producing the highest quality technical reports and assessments, as well as overseeing, reviewing, and amending content produced by colleagues
• Mentoring colleagues and providing them with technical guidance and support

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Member of/Chartership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or similar professional institute
• Extensive experience of conducting a range of ecological surveys, including Habitat Surveys and Protected Species Surveys, utilising field data to influence and author reports and assessments
• Demonstrable experience in producing Phase 1 Reports, Preliminary Ecology Appraisals (PEA), Protected Species Surveys Reports, Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plans, etc.
• Hold Protected Species Survey Licences for at least two species/groups (e.g., bats, Great Crested Newts, barn owls, etc.)
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of liaising and engaging with clients and other stakeholders
• An understanding of GIS software and its applications
• Hold a valid UK driving licence, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites, as and when required (with the possibility of staying away from home for periods of time)

Desirable skills and experience

• A Higher Degree (e.g., MSc, Ph.D., etc.) in a relevant subject
• Experience of having drafted applications for European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) Licences, and having successfully obtained these
• Working knowledge of drafting Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Prior experience of Business Development within the ecological sector, such as preparing bids and tenders, etc.

If you are interested in the role of Senior Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.