Senior or Principal Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape design and environmental management seeks a Senior/Principal Ecologist to join their dedicated team in North Wales. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least 10 years of ecological experience, along with essential skills in report writing and staff supervision. If you are passionate about ecology and outdoor activities, this position provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a vibrant location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an ecologist with strong reporting skills.
• Ability to manage junior staff and hold relevant licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological support for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Supervise junior staff and manage ecology reports.

Skills

Ecology Reporting

Supervision and Management

Botany Skills

Protected Species Licences

GIS/CAD

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Ecologist, Salary range £40k to £60k depending on experience.

Can you bring skills, flexibility, creativity, and a team-working ethos to a small well-regarded landscape design and environmental management practice located in North Wales, 30 minutes from Chester?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated ecologist to be based in our Ruthin Office, Denbighshire, to provide support to the wider multi-disciplinary team. The role is office-based but will involve working away from home, as well as evening and night-time work, on some high-profile and challenging projects.

Richards, Moorehead and Laing Ltd, a multi-disciplinary practice established in 1984, has a wide portfolio of work in infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects, and residential and leisure development. Our team includes Landscape Architects, Environmental Managers, Ecologists, and Environmental Practitioners.

Candidates should have the following education and experience:

1. Relevant degree
2. Full driving licence
3. At least 10 years’ experience working as an ecologist
4. Experience in writing ecology reports
5. Ability to supervise and manage junior staff
6. Hold protected species licences, particularly for GCN and bats
7. Good botany skills
8. Full Member of CIEEM
9. ECOW experience
10. CSCS card holder

The following skills are advantageous but not essential:

1. GIS/CAD
2. Welsh language skills
3. Off-road driver training
4. EPS Licences for Wales

If you are eager to work on large, complex projects and collaborate with various professionals to solve technical and procedural challenges, we would love to hear from you. RML is a family-owned company, awarded multiple accolades including two Landscape Institute research awards and a Europa Nostra award for historic landscape work in Ireland. If outdoor activities interest you, Ruthin offers excellent access to Snowdonia and a vibrant adventure sports scene.

If interested in joining us, please send a brief cover letter and CV to:

David Richards

Director

Richards, Moorehead and Laing Ltd

Llys Clwyd

Cwrt y Dderwen

Ffordd Celyn

Ruthin

Denbighshire

LL15 1NJ

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