Your newpany
My client is a leading ecological consultancy based in Hampshire. Their team of highly experienced ecologists work on a range of projects across the UK, such as small to large scale housing, public sector and infrastructure developments. Their regular client list includes local authorities, architects, developers, constructionpanies and planning consultants.
Their services include UK Habitat (UKHab) classification survey, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, ecology input for BREEAM assessments and the preparation of Ecology Chapters to support Environmental Statements.
Your new role
1. Project Management - co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting with client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
2. Desk studies – coordinating and assessing existing ecological information.
3. Ecological field surveys and coordinating junior members of staff.
4. Supporting with assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing rmendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts.
5. Supporting with the undertaking of protected species mitigation licences (from small toplex).
6. PEA, UKHab, BNG, BREEAM and NVC surveys.
7. Production of survey reports, drafting Environmental Statement chapters and other documents to support planning; PEAs, EcIAs, EMPs, BNG reports.
8. Supporting senior members of staff.
9. Developing client relationships by attending meetings.
10. General administrative / management tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
11. Full CIEEM membership (or be working towards this)
12. Degree in a relevant subject;
13. Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy;
14. Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys;
15. Excellent project management skills, particularly in relation to medium to large scale developments;
16. Proven experience of preparing technical report writing, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports.
17. Hold at least one Natural England / Natural Resources Wales protected species class licence is desirable;
18. Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance;
19. Be a team player with excellent verbal and writtenmunications skills;
20. Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills;
21. A full driving licence and vehicle
What you'll get in return
22. Apetitive salary in the range of £26,000 - £34,000 depending on experience;
23. Access toplimentary private GP appointments for all staff and their families;
24. Enrolment topany healthcare scheme;
25. A generous structured training budget and regular in-house training;
26. An increased hourly rate for undertaking dusk bat surveys (time and a half);
27. Fixed weekdays for undertaking evening surveys, with on-goingpany reductions in bat survey requirement through implementation of high quality NVA equipment
28. An employee assistance programme to provide access to information on wellness, medical health and general life support and advice.
29. Core working hours between 10:00-16:00, with flexibility around these times;
30. Access to a contributory private pension, with matched contributions up to 5%;
31. Flexibility to work from home with prior agreement;
32. CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by thepany;
33. A relaxed office environment and a friendly team;
34. Regular social events and yearly charity days;
35. Ability to accrue TOIL or be paid overtime;
36. 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays;
37. Your birthday as annual leave after three years' service and an extra day's leave per year after five years' service; and
38. A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds, lunch and break out area;