Planning Ecologist (Part-Time)
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Contract:
36 months
Hours:
710 per week (to supplement the existing ecology team)
Rate:
PAYE: £43.68
£45.66 per hour
Umbrella: £50.03
£61.58 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a
Planning Ecologist
to join a multi-disciplinary team within Development Services. The role will focus on providing
specialist consultation responses
to planning applications on ecology and biodiversity matters. The successful candidate will be supporting two existing ecologists, with flexibility to work from home and occasional site visits as required.
You will be advising planning officers on ecological and biodiversity issues including protected species, biodiversity net gain (BNG), bats, and wider environmental impacts of development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional consultation responses on planning applications.
Appraise developments against ecological and biodiversity requirements, including BNG.
Advise on legally protected species and habitats.
Support the planning office with technical expertise in ecology.
Undertake site assessments and contribute to reports and recommendations.
Liaise with statutory bodies, NGOs, developers, and community stakeholders.
Contribute to local government statutory duties under the NERC Act 2006.
Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Ecology.
Associate or full membership of the
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) .
Strong understanding of the UK planning system, ecology planning, and biodiversity net gain.
Experience appraising planning applications with ecological considerations.
Knowledge of legally protected species and licensing requirements.
IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and GIS.
Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
Desirable:
Protected Species Licence(s).
Local government planning experience.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information
Most of the work can be done remotely, with site visits arranged depending on caseload.
Teams interviews
relatively informal.
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