Senior Ecologist[s]

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy that champions sustainable development across the UK and internationally. As a Senior Ecologist, you'll leverage your expertise to design and manage ecological surveys, ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks while mentoring junior team members. This role offers extensive training opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a real impact on ecological projects. With a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about ecology and conservation.

Benefits

24 Days Annual Leave

Extensive Training Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback and Discounts

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 bat survey and GCN survey licences required.
• 4+ years experience as a professional ecological consultant.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage ecological surveys from inception to completion.
• Produce high-quality ecological reports and liaise with clients.

Skills

Ecological Field Skills

Technical Report Writing

Teamwork and Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Subject

Tools

Defra Biodiversity Metric

BREEAM 2018 Assessments

Job description

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Your newpany

My client is a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy providing trusted advice and solutions, facilitating sustainable development both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, this is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation, and collaborative thinking are encouraged.

Your new role

They are looking for experienced and highly motivated Senior Ecologists (or Ecologists close to that level), with a minimum Level 1 bat survey licence and Level 1 GCN survey licence, to join their ecology team within the environmental planning division in the Midlands to bolster their ability to deliver projects across the North, Midlands, and South.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and managing ecological surveys and associated mitigation from inception through to completion of projects.
• Undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys/ UK Habs surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.
• Undertaking phase 2 surveys for legally protected species.
• Producing a range of ecological reports to a high standard.
• Liaising with clients, professional advisors, contractors, and the general public.
• Embodies their values of integrity, commitment, empowerment, sustainability, wellbeing, and innovation.
• Managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors, and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (2:1 or higher)
• At least four years’ experience as a professional ecological consultant.
• Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats.
• A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.
• The ability to write concise, high-quality, technical reports (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments) in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Ideally, experience of reviewing technical ecology reports written by others.
• Experience undertaking BREEAM 2018 assessments.
• Experience of using the latest Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Experience of writing fee proposals, project management, and client liaison.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Membership of CIEEM
• Bat and GCN Natural England protected species licence (Level 1 or above)
• Full clean UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

• £27,000 - £42,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
• Opportunity for hybrid working.