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Senior Ecologist
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)I
Location: Derby
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, eco-conscious multidisciplinary consultancy, lending their specialist services to a multitude of projects across the ecological landscape. My client is seeking a passionate, experienced Senior Ecologist, willing to take on challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, working on fieldwork and consultancy in the vibrant, industrial city of Derby.
Benefits for the role of Senior Ecologist (but are not limited to):
A competitive basic salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
A supportive working environment, prioritising employee wellbeing and a work-life balance
Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
Extensive career progression opportunities
Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
Length of service awards and rewards
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
Producing complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments
Overseeing the production and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) Licences (and other relevant permits)
Managing ecological input across a diverse range of projects, including multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with landscape architects and consultants across the fields of arboriculture, drainage, and heritage.
Undertaking ecological surveys, analysing and interpreting data obtained
Leading and mentoring other consultants within the wider Ecology Team
Assisting with quotes, tenders, and authoring proposals
Reviewing UK and European wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy
Liaising closely with clients and other stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of service
Complying with the relevant policies, procedures, and guidance across all projects
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
Considerable experience in a consultancy setting within ecology (or similar, relevant field)
Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or similar, relevant discipline
Demonstrable ability in writing technical reports, to include BNG and mitigation licensing
Experience of managing projects, to include extensive client/stakeholder engagement
Possess at least one Protected Species Survey Licence (e.g., Bat, Dormouse, Great Crested Newt, etc.)
Associate of Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or actively working to attain this
Good working knowledge of the UK ecology sector, legislation, and planning policy
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:
Prior experience of team leadership or management
Proficient in the use of GIS (or similar mapping software)
Full, valid UK driving licence with a willingness to travel to undertake fieldwork, as and when required
If you are interested in the role of Senior Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancyBefore You Apply
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