Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)B
Location: Based near Salisbury
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, independent Ecology Consultancy, lending their expert services to a range of important projects across the ecological landscape. They are seeking a driven, experienced Senior Ecologist, willing to take on challenging projects alongside an already-established team of professionals, based near the vibrant, historical city of Salisbury.
Benefits for the role of Senior Ecologist include (but are not limited to):
A competitive base salary, plus annual bonuses
Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
Time off in Lieu (TOIL) available, to compensate hours in the field
Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
Professional Membership fees paid by your employer
A diverse, sociable, supportive team
Training and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
Taking a leadership role in specialist technical work, working with a dynamic team of professionals
Overseeing a variety of challenging projects across the region
Carrying out ecological surveys, utilising data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.
Peer reviewing reports and assessments authored by other colleagues
Engaging with and managing a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Representing the company whilst leading projects across the local area and further afield
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a similar, relevant discipline
Extensive experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or Local Authority, in a relevant role)
Experience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications
Demonstrable ability to conduct fieldwork, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
Proficient in the use of GIS systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Good time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
Possess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, Great Crested Newts, barn owls, etc.)
Experience of leading on the delivery of a range of projects
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct vital fieldwork
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
Hold multiple Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)
Experience with having produced technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
Competencies with application for, and implementation of, licences
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Experience of having managed/lead colleagues/a team
BMCL registered, or hold Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence
If you are interested in the role of Senior Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy