Senior Ecologist

Your new company

My client has experienced consistent growth since they were established some years ago. They strive to employ the best and brightest and reward hard work and dedication. They provide ecology consultancy services to a wide range of clients. They pride themselves in technical excellence and providing an innovative, pragmatic, client friendly service. This is demonstrated by being nominated for the 2021 CIEEM best small consultancy. Due to their success, they are looking to expand the team!

Your new role

Be involved with an excellent range of projects from residential (small and large developments), minerals, renewables (solar farms), linear infrastructure, local authorities for planning and much more!
Main responsibilities include...

• Site visits to complete surveys
• Liaison with clients and business development
• Technical report writing
• Production and review of quotes
• Project management

What you'll need to succeed

• Genuine and demonstrable enthusiasm for ecology and the environment;
• Experience of habitat surveys (UK Habs/ NVC) and protected species surveys;
• Excellent understanding of survey design, industry best practice and mitigation measures;
• Excellent communication skills (with colleagues, clients and third parties);
• Motivated to work both independently and as part of a team; and
• Comfortable designing surveys and quoting for work.

Desirable:

• Full member of CIEEM (or eligible if not currently held);
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Degree or equivalent in an ecology related discipline;
• Experience of line managing and mentoring junior members of staff; and
• Comfortable generating new work and networking.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary dependent on experience; £35,000 - £55,000 p/annum
• Hybrid working policy with WFH
• Apple computer and iPhone;
• Professional memberships paid for;
• Unlimited in-house training and external training budget;
• Colleague awarded bonus scheme;
• Generous pension;
• Unlimited annual leave and flexible approach to work time, balancing a healthy work-life balance.

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