Job Description
We are looking for a passionate, experienced Ecologist to join our skilled and dedicated team on a part time or full-time basis. The candidate will take on a technical lead role to guide and support our small team of ecologists, providing technical input, quality assurance, and problem-solving. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the future development and growth of our consultancy.
The Role
To build a role that suits your expertise and circumstances within a small, passionate business. You will work with the Directors and Senior staff to oversee all areas of ecological consultancy from tendering, survey design to final delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of all projects from inception to delivery and evaluation.
- Generating and tendering for work including writing fee proposals and liaison with clients.
- Plan and deliver ecological projects, including scope and survey design.
- Delivering impact assessments and mitigation design.
- Planning and undertaking EPS surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals etc.
- Carry out BNG assessments.
- Preparation of EPS licence applications, technical report writing and review.
- Oversee staff and ensure highest standards.
Essential criteria:
- Broad ecological knowledge and industry experience, ideally at Senior or Principal level.
- NE and/or NRW Bat license and / or other protected species survey licences.
- Experienced in the delivery of EPS licences.
- Excellent working knowledge of protected species legislation, planning policy and BNG assessments (including Habitat Condition assessments).
- Experienced in liaising with statutory bodies and local authorities and other stakeholders.
- A great team player and able to mentor less experienced staff when needed.
- Flexible approach to working unsociable hours during peak season. Occasional working away.
What we offer:
- Salary £40,000 – £45,000 pro rata based on 40hrs per week. Pension scheme, dedicated Training/CPD budget
- Flexible role. Terms and hours agreed with right candidate to suit their circumstances.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Use of a company vehicle for all work.
- TOIL system recognising demands of seasonal fieldwork
- Flexible environment, working from our purpose-built office in Ellesmere and/or from home when suitable.
- CIEEM membership and other relevant membership and protected species licence fees paid.
As well as ecological consultancy work, we deliver a range of practical conservation projects which you will have the opportunity to assist with if desired. Build the Mitigation you design!
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