Senior Ecologist

My client, a leading Contractor for arboriculture and forestry, with more than ten years of experience and knowledge in the field of forestry, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team.

This company has experienced notable expansion in the recent past and takes pride in being Network Rail's Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor. They are also working on several fascinating projects nationwide in the areas of rail and civil works, woodland management, and timber harvesting. I am looking for knowledgeable and experienced candidates across a variety of fields to help expand and deliver unmatched customer service.

I am seeking a full-time, permanent Senior Ecologist to join a committed internal Environmental team. You will be a crucial part of the Environment team and will play a major role in the formulation and execution of my client's Environmental Strategy.

You'll be skilled at overseeing projects from inception to conclusion in this practical, hands-on position.

You'll provide advice on current laws and policies, best practices, and ecological protection in all its facets. In order to construct species and habitat mitigation strategies, you will conduct surveys such as Protected Species Surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Habitat Regulation Assessments.

You will be in charge of accurately compiling information, doing data analysis, spearheading report development, and updating top management on the ecological state of operational sites.

Who we are looking for:

You'll have plenty of experience in a related Ecologist position.

You'll be able to offer guidance on all facets of ecology and conservation since you'll be knowledgeable with the most recent best practices in ecology as well as pertinent wildlife laws and policies.

Possessing a solid grasp of the ecology of protected species in the UK, like bats, newts, and dormice, you will be actively pursuing the acquisition of several survey class permits.

You may be pursuing full membership in CIEEM in addition to being an Associate Member.

You possess your PTS, have worked on infrastructure and rail projects in the past (ideally), and are aware of the environmental goals and issues in the built environment.

You must be content to work in all types of British weather conditions, as you will inevitably spend a lot of time in the field! The chosen applicant must be willing to travel and have a valid driver's licence.