Senior Ecologist - 6 Month Remote Interim

Allen & York Ltd; United Kingdom; Remoto; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote working available

Flexible working 28-36 hours per week

Start within 6-8 weeks

Impact within busy planning service

Descrizione del lavoro

Allen & York are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Ecologist to join a Local Planning Authority on an interim, remote-friendly basis. The contract is 6 months, with 28-36 hours per week and start within 6-8 weeks, offering flexible working and no regular office attendance.

You will provide specialist ecological support to development management, review PEAs and protected species surveys, and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain, planning policy and habitat plans while managing a backlog of

Competenze

• Significant experience at Senior Ecologist, Principal Ecologist or equivalent level.
• Strong experience reviewing ecological reports and assessing planning applications.
• Good understanding of the planning system and development management process.
• Practical experience with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), including metric calculations and habitat plans.
• Strong technical knowledge of protected species, habitats, relevant legislation and planning policy.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and provide advice with minimal supervision.
• Local Planning Authority experience is advantageous, though experienced ecological consultants with a planning background will be considered.

Mansioni

• Reviewing planning applications and ecological reports, including PEAs and protected species surveys.
• Assessing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) submissions and habitat plans.
• Providing technical advice to planning officers on protected species and sites.
• Reviewing ecological information against relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance.
• Providing clear recommendations and professional advice to support planning decisions.
• Helping to manage an existing backlog of ecological consultations.

Conoscenze

Senior Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

Ecological report review

Planning applications

BNG calculations

Protected species knowledge

Independent working

Development management

Descrizione del lavoro

Allen & York are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Ecologist to join a Local Planning Authority on an interim, remote-friendly basis. The contract is 6 months, with 28-36 hours per week and start within 6-8 weeks, offering flexible working and no regular office attendance.

You will provide specialist ecological support to development management, review PEAs and protected species surveys, and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain, planning policy and habitat plans while managing a backlog of