Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925E
Location: Brighton
Salary: £30,000 – £37,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, innovative Ecological and Environmental Planning Consultancy, lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the public and private sectors. They are on the lookout for a capable, experienced Senior Ecologist, willing to take on a number of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the vibrant, diverse, cultural city of Brighton and Hove.
Benefits for the role of Senior Ecologist include (but are not limited to):
1. A competitive basic salary plus benefits package
2. Access to a contributory pension scheme
3. Generous annual leave entitlement (as well as your Birthday off)
4. Private medical insurance
5. Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including CIEEM Membership
6. Career progression opportunities
7. Access to a number of important, high-profile projects
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
8. Liaising with a range of clients across the public and private sectors, regarding all aspects of project delivery
9. Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time, to the highest possible standards
10. Producing the highest quality technical reports and assessments, as well as overseeing, reviewing, and amending content produced by colleagues
11. Mentoring colleagues and providing them with technical guidance and support
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
12. A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology (or similar, relevant discipline)
13. Member of/Chartership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or similar professional institute
14. Extensive experience of conducting a range of ecological surveys, including Habitat Surveys and Protected Species Surveys, utilising field data to influence and author reports and assessments
15. Demonstrable experience in producing Phase 1 Reports, Preliminary Ecology Appraisals (PEA), Protected Species Surveys Reports, Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plans, etc.
16. Hold Protected Species Survey Licences for at least two species/groups (e.g., bats, Great Crested Newts, barn owls, etc.)
17. Outstanding communication (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills
18. Experience of liaising and engaging with clients and other stakeholders
19. An understanding of GIS software and its applications
20. Hold a valid UK driving licence, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites, as and when required (with the possibility of staying away from home for periods of time)0
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
21. A Higher Degree (e.g., MSc, Ph.D., etc.) in a relevant subject
22. Experience of having drafted applications for European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) Licences, and having successfully obtained these
23. Working knowledge of drafting Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
24. Good working knowledge of ArcGIS
25. Prior experience of Business Development within the ecological sector, such as preparing bids and tenders, etc.