Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Neo Environmental)

Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy and part of Origin Enterprises, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

This role would be based from our Glasgow office (hybrid working).

Duties

- Undertaking ecological surveys including:

• Phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's


• Protected species scoping surveys


• Bat surveys

- Producing comprehensive reports including:

• Preliminary ecological appraisals


• Ecological impact assessments


• EIA chapters


• Biodiversity management plans


• Protected species


• Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements

- Liaising with clients and statutory consultees

- Attending client and site meetings

- Undertaking ECoW role where required

- Project Management duties

- Supporting junior colleagues

Essential Criteria

• Degree in ecology or similar


• Significant professional report writing experience


• Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations


• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's


• Technically competent


• The successful candidate will be required to produce reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential


• Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK and ROI, with occasional overnight stays away from home


• Full driving license and own transport

Desirable Criteria

• CIEEM accredited


• Demonstrable post graduate experience in ecology surveys


• GWDTE experience


• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience


• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar


• Other protected species survey experience

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!
 
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