Senior Ecologist - Hertfordshire

Allen & York Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK multi-disciplinary planning consultancy seeks a passionate Senior Ecologist to deliver ecological input in various projects. The role involves collaborating with teams, conducting surveys, and providing high-quality ecological advice. Candidates should hold an ecology/biology degree, have experience in protected species surveys, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant ecology/biology degree and membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or above).
• Experience of protected species surveys and habitat survey experience.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation and proficient with MS Office, QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ecological input within multidisciplinary projects.
• Undertake night-time surveys and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ensure high-quality ecological advice is integrated into deliverables.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ecological legislation

QGIS proficiency

Education

Ecology/Biology degree

Membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or above)

Tools

MS Office

QGIS

Job description

Overview

Senior Ecologist — Competitive Salary — Ashwell, Hertfordshire (hybrid working)

Allen & York are excited to be working with a leading UK multi-disciplinary planning consultancy, providing environmental advice to high profile clients including house builders, utility companies, conservation organisations, landowners, and public bodies.

Our client is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to play a key role in the established and highly respected team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with landscape, master planning and archaeology/heritage colleagues, developing and delivering great outcomes for people and nature.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ecological input within multidisciplinary projects, collaborating with landscape, master planning and archaeology/heritage teams to achieve good outcomes for people and nature.
• Undertake a reasonable share of night-time surveys (typically one or two per week during the main survey season), including occasional overnight stays.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality ecological advice is integrated into deliverables.

Qualifications

• Relevant ecology/biology degree, together with membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or above).
• Extensive experience of protected species surveys, including personal species survey licences and habitat survey experience (including UKHab).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation.
• Excellent communication skills; proficient with MS Office, and QGIS.
• Highly organised with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Full, clean UK driving licence with own car insured for business use.
• Strong technical specialism (such as bat, ornithological or botanical); a level 2 bat licence or FISC level 3 or above would be advantageous.

In return

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive salary and exciting benefits package, with the opportunity to further your career working in a supportive and friendly environment where you'll be recognised and valued for your contributions.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or send an email to Billy at br wright at allen-york dot com to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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