Ecologist

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Full time
Location: Horley
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Job offered by: CV Library
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Category:
Our client's successful planning and rural teams are now looking to expand by appointing an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work alongside their existing Surveyors, Planners and Architectural staff.

They are looking to appoint a MCIEEM qualified Ecologist with at least 3 years’ experience to work between their Planning and Rural teams. The successful candidate is likely to have significant experience in conducting ecological surveys, preparing reports to support planning applications and enhancements opportunities to deliver various levels of biodiversity net gain. The Ecologist will need to be familiar with the Natural England Biodiversity Metric 4.0 and be able to identify the optimum enhancement measures for sites, such as agricultural land where there are significant biodiversity opportunities which can be used to offset the impact of developments which cannot deliver a net gain on site.

Area

Horley

Company

Multi office independent

Hours

Mon – Fri 9am - 5.30pm Longer hours may be required outside working hours to accommodate survey requirements.

Tasks

Undertake ecological surveys and prepare associated reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, various protected species surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain calculations. Advise project teams on ecological legislation, policy, and guidance. Mitigation and enhancement measures for projects. Manage and supervise sub-contractors, where appropriate. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ecological issues, legislation, and best practice. To represent clients as a professional witness when required. To liaise with Natural England, Local Authority Ecologist or appointed consultants.

Requirements

A degree in Ecology or a related field. Membership of CIEEM. Good knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation, policy and guidance. At least 3 years of working experience in ecological practice. Experience of preparing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments. Ability to write clear and concise letters and reports. Communicate effectively and diplomatically with clients, other staff and professionals. Manage workload and priorities and meet deadlines. Awareness of health and safety. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Full driving license and access to car.

Benefits

Pension via L&G - employer contribution 3%; employee 5% (4% net). Base up to £40k. Annual leave allowance which increases with length of service, 28 days initially, 30 days after 1 year and 33 days after 2 years. Regular (paid for) staff functions. Company rewards via HRIS system. An Employee Assistance program via Health Assured. Day off for birthday.

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