Senior / Principal Ecologist

Job Summary:

Our client is a professional consultancy offering bespoke multi-disciplined design and planning advice across a variety of environmental service areas; landscape architecture, Ecology, heritage and masterplanning.  As a result of recent successes, our Client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior/Principal Ecologist to play a key role in the continued development of the ecological team.  In addition to joining a friendly and close knit group, you will also benefit from a competitive salary and a generous bonus plan. 

Responsibilities:

As a Senior/Principal Ecologist you will:

• Carry out surveys for a wide range of habitats and species
• Prepare Ecological Impact Assessments
• Manage a diverse range of projects
• Design and implement mitigation schemes
• Play a key role in advising clients and consultees on a wide range of ecological matters relating to development
• Assist more senior team members with winning work from new clients and developing existing client relationships.

Qualifications:

As a Senior Ecologist you will have:

• Full membership of CIEEM
• Degree in a relevant field
• Valid Driving Licence
• At least one EPS licence (Dormice or Bats preferred)
• A successful track record of successful business development and maintaining client relationships
• Experience of contributing to or representing clients at public enquiry.
• In-depth knowledge of nature conservation legislation, the UK planning system and best practice guidance.

If you have particular interest in a specialist ecological field i.e. botany of tree climbing for bats, then we’re especially keen to hear from you.