Senior Ecologist in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in ecology is looking for a Senior Ecologist in Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working options and involves undertaking ecology surveys, preparing project tenders, and client management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, CIEEM membership, and experience with UK protected species. Benefits include a health cash plan and ongoing training.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Excellent salary (annually reviewed)

Enhanced family and maternity leave

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and courses

Qualifications

• Relevant BSc or MSc in Ecology or related discipline is required.
• Membership to CIEEM is preferred.
• One protected species license (Bat or GCN) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice and undertaking ecology surveys.
• Preparing tenders for a range of projects.
• Client liaison and project management.
• Mentoring and training junior staff members.
• Report reviewing.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good commercial awareness

In-depth knowledge of UK protected species

Experience in BNG and habitat management

Education

BSc or MSc in Ecology or related discipline

Membership to CIEEM

Job description

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Role

Senior Ecologist – Birmingham (Hybrid, with remote working options available)

I am currently recruiting for a large, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in the Midlands, who are on the lookout for a Principal Ecologist to come and join the team. My client is happy to consider an experienced Consultant Ecologist, who is looking to make the next step up or, a current Senior Ecologist who is looking for a new challenge. This role is full-time and permanent and offers both hybrid and remote working options.

Requirements

• A relevant BSc or MSc in Ecology or other related discipline
• Membership to CIEEM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Indepth knowledge of UK protected species
• Ideally one protected species license (Bat or GCN)
• Experienced in BNG and habitat management

What’s expected

• Providing technical advice, planning and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Preparing tenders for a range of projects
• Client liaison and project management.
• Mentoring and training junior staff members.
• Report reviewing

Benefits

• Health cash plan
• Excellent salary (annually reviewed)
• Enhanced family and maternity leave
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and courses

If the above role is of interest, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and we can arrange a convenient time to talk (phone number removed).

Application

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