Planning Ecologist (Part-Time)
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
1. Provide professional consultation responses on planning applications.
2. Appraise developments against ecological and biodiversity requirements, including BNG.
3. Advise on legally protected species and habitats.
4. Support the planning office with technical expertise in ecology.
5. Undertake site assessments and contribute to reports and recommendations.
6. Liaise...