Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist based near Salisbury to oversee challenging projects. This role requires extensive experience in ecological consultancy, proficiency in GIS, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as hybrid working and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonuses

Flexible working opportunities

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct fieldwork and analyze data.
• Experience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work and manage projects.
• Conduct ecological surveys and prepare reports.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

GIS proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Protected Species Survey Licence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Ref. No.: CJD150925B

Location: Based near Salisbury

Salary: £33,000 – £37,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, independent Ecology Consultancy, lending their expert services to a range of important projects across the ecological landscape. They are seeking a driven, experienced Senior Ecologist, willing to take on challenging projects alongside an already-established team of professionals, based near the vibrant, historical city of Salisbury.

Benefits for the role of Senior Ecologist include (but are not limited to):

• A competitive base salary, plus annual bonuses

• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service

• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) available, to compensate hours in the field

• Flexible, hybrid working opportunities

• Professional Membership fees paid by your employer

• A diverse, sociable, supportive team

• Training and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role in specialist technical work, working with a dynamic team of professionals

• Overseeing a variety of challenging projects across the region

• Carrying out ecological surveys, utilising data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.

• Peer reviewing reports and assessments authored by other colleagues

• Engaging with and managing a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors

• Representing the company whilst leading projects across the local area and further afield

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline

• Extensive experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)

• Experience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications

• Demonstrable ability to conduct fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.

• Proficient in the use of GIS systems

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Good time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines

• Possess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, Great Crested Newts, barn owls, etc.)

• Experience of leading on the delivery of a range of projects

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites

• Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct vital fieldwork

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold multiple Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)

• Experience with having produced technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments

• Competencies with application for, and implementation of, licences

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

• Experience of having managed/lead colleagues/a team

• BMCL registered, or hold Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence

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.