Senior Ecologist - Hampshire

LEAD Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Hampshire is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team. This role involves conducting protected species surveys, preparing ecological assessments, and managing biodiversity projects. Candidates should have a degree in ecology, relevant survey licences, and experience with biodiversity assessments. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working hours

Annual training opportunities

25 days holiday per year

Workplace pension scheme

Annual professional membership subscription to CIEEM

Qualifications

• Experience with survey licences for bats and great crested newts.
• Knowledge of mitigation and previous successful submission of development licences.
• Understanding of wildlife legislation and the planning process.

Responsibilities

• Undertake protected species surveys and formulate mitigation proposals.
• Prepare Ecological Impact Assessments and Ecology Chapters for EIAs.
• Supervise projects under EPS licences for bats and great crested newts.

Skills

Bat survey licence (Class 2)

Biodiversity Net Gain assessments

Project management

Report writing skills

QGIS mapping

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Tools

QGIS

Bat call analysis software

Job description

Role - Senior Ecologist

Location - Hampshire

Salary - £38 - £45K

Are you an experienced ecologist looking for an opportunity to join an established team undertaking a broad range of work within a multidisciplinary environmental practice?

We are working with a multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their friendly office in Hampshire. They work throughout the UK, but mainly in the South East with a wide range of clients.

Work includes extended phase 1 habitat/UK Habitat Classification System and protected species surveys. They formulate mitigation proposals and habitat creation schemes in collaboration with their landscape team to support Biodiversity Net Gain requirements. They are currently supervising projects under EPS licences for bats and great crested newts. Generally, their outputs are in the form of technical reports for planning submission, but they also provide input to BREEAM Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and EIAs.

They are looking for a high level of experience, such as experience with survey licences for bats and great crested newts, including knowledge of mitigation and previous successful submission of development licences for these species. Ideally you would have experience of undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the DEFRA metric v3.1, and preparation of Ecological Impact Assessments/Ecology Chapters for use within Environmental Impact Assessments would be an advantage.

Senior Ecologist Key Skills & Qualifications

• Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline
• Hold or be working towards a bat survey licence (Class 2) with experience of development licence application and supervision
• Hold or working towards Associate or Full membership of CIEEM
• An excellent working knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning process, habitat and protected species surveying
• A good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments with a competent handle on use of the Defra Metric
• Experience of project management, preparing fee quotes and excellent report writing skills
• Competent computer skills including use of QGIS mapping and bat call analysis software
• Be self-motivated with an ability to communicate effectively, including management/mentoring of junior staff as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence and car ownership/access is essential due to the nature of the role

On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working hours with a competitive salary based on experience
• Annual training opportunities
• A generous TOIL scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (based on full time working)
• Annual professional membership subscription to CIEEM
• Workplace pension scheme
• Friendly office environment

The Next Step

If you are interested in hearing more about this Senior Ecologist role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply, upload your CV and we will contact you. Alternatively, you can contact Amanda Costello on 07501387866.

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