Senior Ecologist

Opportunity:

The latest Senior Ecologist Opportunity comes from a fantastic environmental consultancy firm based in both Kent and Hampshire, which focuses on delivering services within Ecology, Air Quality, BNG and Habitat Surveys. As the latest member of their 25-person Ecology team, you’ll be based out of one of their two main offices but operating all over the UK, playing a part in exciting and intriguing projects, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect the country's wildlife. As well as being part of a technical team and working on exciting projects, you’ll also have access to a clear career progression scale, with many of the existing senior management having come through the company from senior levels. Along your journey, you’ll have numerous opportunities to add new strings to your ecological bow with training and continued professional development being a big part of the client’s employee ethos.

Responsibility:

As the new Senior Ecologist, your primary responsibilities will be centered around the delivery of ecological surveys & assessments, preparation of technical reports, and supporting the existing Ecology team, either mentoring the more junior members or assisting the principal and upper management team members. Depending on your experience, you’ll be supporting multiple services including BNG assessments, Botany surveys, UK Habs, Protected Species Surveys, Habitat Regulation Assessments, PEAs, and other ecological practices. As a senior, you’ll be taking on some project management responsibilities and will be expected to support the junior staff with their allocated work. Past projects with the company have included working on renewable energy farms, large-scale habitat restoration, and advising multiple local authorities on ecological matters.

Requirements:

1. At least 4 years of experience as a Consultant Ecologist.
2. Strong experience with a range of surveys and assessments as well as associated technical reports.
3. Experience with HRAs, BNG, UK Habs, or Protected Species Licensing is highly desirable.
4. Commutable distance to either the Kent or Hampshire offices and a willingness to travel for work.
5. Member of CIEEM desirable.
6. Protected Species Licenses, particularly Bat Licenses, are very desirable.

If you think you’re the ideal fit for this role, click ‘Apply’ below to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions, contact Euan McLeod on 02079602552.