Senior Ecologist - Remote | Planning & Biodiversity Expert

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Loughborough; Hybride; GBP 77 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Ecologist to provide expert ecological and biodiversity advice to the Council, supporting planning applications and major developments. The role focuses on protecting habitats and ensuring compliance with legislation while working across planning policy and development management processes.

The successful candidate will review applications, conduct surveys, prepare reports, and liaise with planners, developers and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Ecology or related discipline.
• Significant ecology experience.
• Understanding of planning policy and development management process.
• Knowledge of wildlife,biodiversity and habitat protection legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with GIS is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Review planning applications and provide ecological advice.
• Advise on biodiversity, wildlife habitats and ecological impacts of development.
• Support major developments and strategic growth projects.
• Carry out ecological surveys and research.
• Prepare clear reports and recommendations for Council committees.
• Provide advice during pre-application discussions.
• Liaise with planners, developers, councillors, residents and external agencies.
• Respond to ecological enquiries and consultations.
• Attend meetings, presentations and public hearings where required.
• Support planning policy and ensure current environmental legislation is considered.

Connaissances

Ecology expertise

Biodiversity protection

Planning policy knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

IT skills

GIS knowledge

Data analysis

Project management

Formation

Degree or Diploma in Ecology or related discipline

Membership of CIEEM desirable

Outils

GIS

Microsoft Office

Databases

Description du poste

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Ecologist to provide expert ecological and biodiversity advice to the Council, supporting planning applications and major developments. The role focuses on protecting habitats and ensuring compliance with legislation while working across planning policy and development management processes.

The successful candidate will review applications, conduct surveys, prepare reports, and liaise with planners, developers and external agencies.