Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
- Support and manage the development and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences and other relevant permits.
- Manage strategic ecological input on a range of projects, including multi-disciplinary schemes alongside our inhouse team of Landscape architects, Arboricultural, Drainage and Heritage consultants.
- Undertake and oversee ecological surveys, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Mentor and support junior staff, leading a small team of consultants within the wider Ecology department.
- Contribute to quoting, tendering, and proposal writing.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service and compliance.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years' professional experience in ecological consultancy or a related field.
- Proven ability in technical report writing, including BNG and mitigation licensing.
- Demonstrated project management experience, with a focus on client liaison.
- Hold at least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bat, great crested newt, dormouse).
- Associate or Full membership of CIEEM - or working towards this.
- Strong knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning policy.
Desirable Skills
- Staff management or mentoring experience.
- Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software.
- Full UK (manual) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required - with access to a fleet of brand-new company cars provided.
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 depending on experience plus
A supportive and flexible working environment, including TOIL, extended holiday and company bank holidays!
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities with a strong existing management structure to support career development.
A chance to contribute meaningfully to diverse, high-profile projects.
Length of service reward package including private healthcare, additional leave and personalised gifts.
A welcoming office in a stunning rural location in the Derbyshire countryside
If you would like to apply for this role, please apply and send over your CV
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