Overview
Project work will be varied, with a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and residential schemes, as well as other commercial development projects. Work will be in Wales and the South West, with occasional assignments further afield within the UK.
Responsibilities
* Managing ecological projects (commensurate with experience), assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing 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.
* Assisting the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals.
* 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 holding 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.
About the team
Following its recent acquisition, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Our ecology team comprises approximately 200 ecologists distributed across the UK and Ireland. Our experienced consultants provide expert advice on ecological and environmental issues affecting a broad range of habitats and protected species. We are proud of our strong relationships with Natural England, the Wildlife Trust, Natural Resources Wales and Scottish Natural Heritage. The ecology team works alongside planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and engineers.
Joining and Benefits
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. We offer a competitive benefits package including a company pension, comprehensive healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and opportunities for progression. We provide flexible, agile and hybrid working, 25 days of annual leave plus additional flexible bank holidays, to help balance professional and home life.
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