Senior / Principal Ecologist

Your newpany

My client is independent ecology consultancy working out of their two main offices in Surrey and Dorset, supported by their satellite teams in the west country. They've grown gradually and sustainably since 2009 mainly because of their excellent rmendations, close client relationships and their hands-on work ethic

Your new role

As an expandingpany and to meet increasing demand they are seeking experienced Senior Ecologists to join them and support their colleagues on a diverse range of small to medium sized projects across a range of sectors.

The role will provide an opportunity for an individual to demonstrate a broad range of ecological skills by undertaking specialist technical work, whilst working as part of a passionate, integrated, dynamic and friendly team.

Your role will involve project management and implementation of ecological assessments, plus the coordination of associated surveys, consultation and mitigation in support of our clients’ proposals and operations.

You will be involved in managing the technical work of more junior staff and sub-consultants and (depending on experience) managing projects and their direction too. There will also be team leadership opportunities.

The nature of the role and the dynamic of the team provides a wealth of opportunities to explore your interests and carry out a range of tasks and functions within ecology, as well as a range of related disciplines.

What you'll need to succeed

In depth knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements and best practice survey techniques;

Leading, planning and co-ordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results and planning and co-ordinating ecological mitigation works;

Minimum Level 1 class survey licence for bats (essential)

Experience of the planning system and associated technical processes such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments

Experience of writing thorough andplex reports and assessments, such as HRA stages 1 - 4 and Environmental Statement chapters

A track-record of successful project management

Experience in the preparation of ecology proposals and tenders

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (essential)

Excellent written and verbalmunication skills; be able to produce meticulous and accurate technical reports as well asmunicate confidently with a variety of clients and stakeholders

Whilst fieldwork skills are needed for this role, there will be a largeponent of office-based coordination, data analysis, client contact and report writing.

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting and rewarding place to work and you have the opportunity to make a difference. You will work with teams of talented, dedicated, and supportive individuals. Alongside having a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with them through their broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development.

A generous profit-linked bonus scheme;

24 days' annual leave

Generous training budget to work towards additional chartership;

Structured TOIL system