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Senior Ecologist
Cambridge £32,000-£42,000
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join an established consultancy in the East of England on their ecology team, based in Norwich or Cambridge. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of ecological services to support renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the region.
Benefits
Time off in Lieu (TOIL) and flexible working hours
Accredited training provider offering professional training programs
Access to a variety of interesting projects and a network of people and knowledge
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles
A workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and work-life balance
Responsibilities
Design and lead a range of protected species surveys on behalf of major development projects throughout the East of England
Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs)
Complete Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including baseline habitat surveys and habitat condition assessments, Biodiversity Metric calculations, and preparing reports for planning
Qualifications
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Ecology or closely related field
CIEEM Membership
Hold at least one protected species survey license (great crested newt and bats highly desirable)
FISC Level 4 highly desirable but not essential
Day-to-day
The successful candidate will be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments, design and complete a range of typical ecology surveys, and interpret the findings to inform robust ecological assessments and deliver pragmatic solutions to clients. They will also have experience designing/delivering ecological mitigation including protected species licensing and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, or about similar roles in the market at the moment, then please get in touch by sending your CV to and calling Hannah Parker on (phone number removed)
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