Senior Ecologist

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?

If so, we have just the position for you! We are excited to be working alongside a well-established and successful practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors. And due to an increase in work are currently looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid working basis.

They are happy to consider individuals who want to work on either a full-time or part-time basis. 

Working hours:

• Hybrid working 
• Full-time or Part-time 

The successful Senior Ecologist will be offered:

• £30,000 - £40,000 Basic (depending on experience) 
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension
• Enjoyable working environment
• Professional memberships paid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and career progression
• Expenses
• Profit share

Senior Ecologist requirements:

• First or second-class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Full membership of CIEEM with 3 years post-experience
• UK Driving license and access to own car
• Good working knowledge of Office software packages
• Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
• Botanical ID skills
• Been involved in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence 
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Recognize lowland UK habitat types, and have in-depth knowledge of their ecology and management

??? As a Senior Ecologist, your role will involve the following:

• Manage and take ownership of projects
• Undertake EIA-level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA)
• Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
• Work at the other offices when required
• Work away from home as required to complete site surveys
• Undertake risk assessments as necessary
• Develop the practices of ecology work, particularly in the East Midlands, London and the South-East