The Opportunity
We are working with a multi-disciplined consultancy who seek an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join their growing, award-winning Ecology team, delivering positive biodiversity outcomes and Biodiversity Net Gain for various interesting projects across the UK.
Ideally the office location is Reading or Bristol, but there can be opportunities for the right candidates in either Warrington or Edinburgh. They can, however, be flexible in one of their other regional offices for the right candidate.
Their projects range in scale across strategic and regeneration residential schemes, energy and resources projects, transport and nationally significant infrastructure projects. These roles present a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in their ecological consultancy, working at the heart of multidisciplinary project teams.
You will provide valued ecological consultancy advice to various clients, helping to shape outcomes and maximise biodiversity opportunities on development projects. You’ll also consult with external stakeholders, work within the licensing processes and play a key part in large-scale habitat restoration projects. You’ll also influence the conservation and enhancement of habitats and species through preparing well-thought-out management plans.
The role is to deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and benefits for various developments, undertake skilled technical reporting, and provide trusted, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and clients. Additionally, you’ll manage the delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys via their network of ecologists.
Desirable Qualifications
You’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to grow, contribute meaningfully, and shape your role to align with your strengths and interests.
Relevant degree in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related environmental discipline
Full membership of CIEEM or working towards full membership
Strong working knowledge of UK ecology, legislation and the UK planning system
Proven experience within a professional ecological consultancy, with a track record of working on complex ecological projects through planning or delivery
Ability to think creatively and strategically in solving ecological challenges
Excellent communication skills
Experience in compiling fee proposals and managing project budgets
Familiarity of UKHab classification and the BNG Defra Metric and associated reporting requirements
Demonstrable skills and experience in assessments, including PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements
Desirable:
Broad understanding of terrestrial ecological issues
Working towards Chartership (CEnv or CEcol)
Experience in developing off-site BNG solutions and sourcing Biodiversity Units
Understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services
One or more protected species licences
Experience in protected species licences
What's on Offer
Leading salary and package dependent on skills and experience.