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Title | Principal Ecologist |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
IntroductionWith support from an experienced UK team of ecologists, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist to be based in our Southampton office with demonstrable project management experience. ImportantProven track record in project management The JobThis is a key position within our clients National Ecology team. Our client are seeking a strong individual who can help the established team develop the ecological business in the region and manage large and exciting projects including residential, mixed-use developments, new road schemes and solar farms. They will serve a diverse client base, attend project meetings and public consultations, and engage with stakeholders including Natural England and the local authorities. They will also provide support, advice and training to other members of the team. The key elements of the role include the application of ecological principles to a range of projects, an in-depth knowledge of wildlife law, and the ability to identify pragmatic and client-focussed solutions to ecological constraints. Although interacting with clients and project teams will be the focus, this role will also involve field work to support this office’s busy and changing survey schedule. It will require the provision of support to team leaders, supervision of junior staff and liaison with a range of technical and non-technical bodies including other teams within the organization. Applicants with Natural England survey licences (e.g. bats, hazel dormouse and great crested newt in particular), ornithological and/or invertebrate skills are highly desirable. Experience in mitigation and development licensing, especially in relation to residential developments, would also be a significant advantage. Sitting within an established team in Southampton, the successful candidate will also work closely with our wider ecology team, including ecologists in Bristol, Cardiff and Wellington. They will require a proven track record in project management, field work and technical reporting with a desire to mentor other staff and improve knowledge of their chosen field across the national team. With an ambition for continued growth for the ecology business, there is room for the right candidate to progress. Our client operate as one national team and support each other through mentoring, internal and external training, team Away Days, and shadowing on projects. They promote internal progression and provide managerial as well as technical training to allow each ecologist to develop along a personalised career path. Key Accountabilities: Essential: Desirable: To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Job TypeSalaryLocationDate UpdatedCurrent StatusMore DetailsRef No.Permanent
£35,000 - £45,000/yr Hampshire, Southampton 27/08/2014 Applicants Required Call 01489898135 324226 |