Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925C
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: GBP33,000 : GBP37,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an independent, innovative Ecology Consultancy, lending their expertise to a range of important projects across the ecological landscape. They are on the lookout for an experienced, passionate Senior Ecologist, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside an already:established team of professionals, based near the vibrant, modern town of Reading.
Benefits for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
* A competitive basic salary, plus annual bonus scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with number of years service
* Time off in Lieu (TOIL) available, to compensate hours spent in the field
* Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
* Professional Membership fees paid for
* A diverse, sociable team who champion equality and engagement
* Training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
* Overseeing specialist technical work, leading a dynamic team of professionals
* Taking the lead on a variety of challenging projects across the region
* Carrying out ecological surveys, utilising data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.
* Reviewing and amending reports and assessments authored by other colleagues
* Engaging with and managing a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors (to include Local Authorities, etc.)
* Representing the company whilst leading projects across the local area and further afield
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
* A Bachelors and/or Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science (or similar, relevant discipline)
* Extensive experience within a UK:based ecological consultancy (or in a relevant role with a Local Authority, etc.)
* Experience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications
* Demonstrable fieldwork experience, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.
* Proficient in the use of GIS mapping systems
* Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
* Possess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, Great Crested Newts, etc.)
* Experience of leading on the delivery of a range of projects
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites
* Willing to work unsociable hours in order to conduct vital fieldwork
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
* Hold multiple Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)
* Experience of producing technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments, etc.
* Competencies with application for, and implementation of, the necessary Mitigation Licences
* Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
* Experience of team management/leadership
* BMCL registered, or hold Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence