Bat Licenced Ecologist

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Full time
Location: Edinburgh
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Job offered by: Hays
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Category:
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A consultancy based in Scotland is presenting an exciting opportunity for a Bat Licenced Ecologist to provide support for all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As an Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading in ecology specific business development opportunities.

Your new role

You will play an important part within the Energy Transition & Sustainability team and alongside our clients. As a Bat Licenced Ecologist, you will provide effective support and assistance to your Senior Ecologist on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists. The main responsibilities for this role will include:

To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions

Preparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.

Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries

Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.

Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function

Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you'll need to succeed

Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field, probably gained in an Ecologist role or equivalent

Expertise in protected species surveys, holding at least one European protected species survey licence. A bat licence is applicable for this role.

EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards the same (notable species: bats & dormice)

Experience in invasive species survey and management

Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies

Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements

Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clearly understood situations

Experience of undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Good understanding of risk assessment, experience in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied

Bachelors or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent

What you'll get in return

Hybrid and Flexible working

Annual Salary of £36,000 - £45,000

Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to

Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership

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