Senior Ecologist
My client is an environmental consultancy that delivers pragmatic environmental advice and guidance with clear leadership and focused aims.
Scope of Work
As a member of the Ecology Division you will undertake a mix of office and site-based tasks supporting UK-wide delivery of development schemes for a range of public and private sector clients. You will be based in Manchester but will travel throughout the UK on various projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (Phase 1 Habitat Survey/UKHab) and Protected Species Surveys on complex sites, in line with appropriate guidance.
* Independently produce ecological reports such as PEA, EcIA, protected species reports, biodiversity metric calculations, HRA screening assessments, management plans and method statements to a high standard in line with best practice guidance.
* Conduct quality control of reports to ensure a consistently high standard of work across the team.
* Obtain Natural England licenses (bats and/or water vole desirable) and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
* Act as mentor for junior team members and take on management responsibilities as per company structure.
* Manage projects and advise clients appropriately throughout the planning process.
* Collaborate with other disciplines and represent the company at networking and industry events.
* Develop and maintain client relationships, and actively pursue new work opportunities for the company.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant undergraduate degree or higher.
* Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or in a position to obtain membership.
* Essential experience working within an environmental consultancy.
* Proven track record of successful project delivery, including examples of project management.
* Botanical skills equivalent to FISC level 4 or above highly desirable.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Ecologists
* Act as a licensed ecologist on European Protected Species Licenses.
* Actively pursue new avenues of work.
* Be a technical expert in your specialty.
* Archive FISC assessment level 4 or higher.
* Collaborate with the wider company to drive new initiatives.
Key Disciplines Supported
* Geo-Environmental Consultancy
* Environmental Impact Assessment
* Compliance Auditing
* Environmental Due Diligence
* Urban Regeneration Strategies
* Ecological Services
* Acoustics Services
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