Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and residential schemes as well as other commercial development projects. Project work will be within Wales and the South West and occasional further afield within the UK.
Responsibilities
* Managing ecological projects (commensurate with experience), assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing any client feedback and ensuring effective communications on all projects.
* Producing and overseeing the production of ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences and other similar documents.
* Mentoring junior team members.
* Carrying out ecological surveys, where necessary, and checking that surveys are being carried out to the required standards by all staff.
* Assist the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals.
Qualifications
* A good level of both academic and professional qualifications in ecology or a related discipline.
* Experience of managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to the standards required by planning authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other similar bodies.
* Experience of making licence applications and holds at least 1 Protected Species licence. A bat licence would be advantageous.
* Experience of preparing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, ES Chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments and other technical reports.
* Experience of applying for Natural Resources Wales/Natural England mitigation licences.
* Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance.
* Qualifying Member' status, or higher, of CIEEM.
* A full UK driving licence essential and access to own car is essential.
Benefits
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
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