Senior Ecologist

GreenJobs Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their London team. This role offers diverse project opportunities, a clear career progression path, and a chance to work in a supportive environment focused on sustainable developments.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

£2,000 referral programme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at over 800 retailers

Car Allowance

Healthcare cashback scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in ecological surveying.
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Strong understanding of protected species and UKHabs surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecological surveys and junior team members.
• Develop mitigation strategies and conduct protected species surveys.
• Produce technical reports such as PEAs and EcIAs.

Skills

Ecological surveying

Field skills

Understanding of ecological policy

Technical report writing

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Professional body membership

Bat or GCN protected species licenses (level 1 or higher)

Job description

Opportunity:

A major multidisciplinary client is looking to bring on an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their London ecology team. As the new Senior Ecological Consultant, you’ll be joining a diverse, growing team full of like-minded individuals, all with the same goal of promoting nature positive, sustainable developments. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, across a diverse range of sectors, ensuring that things stay fresh and interesting. As a Senior Ecologist, you’ll also have a clear path of progression laid out for you, with continued professional development and a supportive senior team guiding you to become the best ecologist you can be!

Responsibility:

As the new Senior Ecologist on the team, your responsibilities will include:

* Taking the lead on a wide variety of ecological surveys, managing junior team members throughout.
* Supporting on the inception and implementation of mitigation strategies.
* Conduct protected species and UKHabs surveys for a variety of species.
* Produce a range of reports including PEAs and EcIAs.
* Act as a professional point of contact, liaising with clients & key stakeholders, offering advice when necessary.
* Develop & maintain new and existing client relationships with the aim of winning more work for the company.

Requirements:

To be considered for this Senior Ecologist position, you should aim to meet as much of the following as possible:

* At least 4 years of experience in ecological surveying.
* Member of a relevant professional body.
* Possess strong field skills and understanding of protected species and UKHabs surveys.
* Have a strong understanding of ecological policy and legislation.
* Strong experience with producing technical reports.
* Desirable – Hold a Bat or GCN protected species licenses (level 1 or higher)
* A full UK drivers’ license

Benefits:

* 25 days of annual leave
* �2,000 referral programme
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts at over 800 retailers
* Car Allowance
* Healthcare cashback scheme
* Supportive family policies including enhanced parental leave

If you, or someone you know is interested in this role, click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions, contact Euan McLeod on 0207 960 2552. We offer �250 for successful referrals, so put your friends/colleagues in touch to earn some easy money!