Senior Ecologist

Job Ref: 12085

Job title: Senior Ecologist

Location: Essex

Salary: Competitive and DOE

Term: Permanent

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit and successful team of ecological and arboricultural consultants working with a wide range of clients including local authorities, large landowners and the construction industry.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years consultancy experience and a track record of undertaking licence applications and mitigation implementation for at least one protected species. 

Responsibilities:

The Senior Ecologist will;

• Take the lead on projects when their specialist species groups is a consideration;
• Manage staff and sub-contractors working on their projects;
• Help with the training and development of other staff;
• Understand client requirements and deliver projects on time and on/under budget to a high standard;
• Produce tenders and fee proposals;
• Produce high quality technical reports in accordance with best practice guidelines;
• Carry out Extended Phase 1 Habitat surveys and a range of other protected species surveys to a high standard;
• Have a driving licence and use of a car / van; and
• Work with the Principal Ecological Consultant to grow and develop the business.

Qualifications / Experience:

The Senior Ecologist will have;

• Full CIEEM status;
• Protected species survey licence for one or more groups;
• Experience of preparing EPS mitigation licence and/or development licences;
• Demonstrable consultancy experience (min 4 years); and
• Excellent working knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system.
• A full driving licence.

Additional desirable experience includes;

• A track record of preparing and applying for development licences in your own name;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:-

-       bat activity surveys and emergence / re-entry surveys;

-       great crested newt surveys and mitigation design;

-       Botanical surveys, including National Vegetation Community type surveys;

-       breeding and winter bird surveys;

-       dormouse surveys;

-       badger surveys, including the preparation and submission of development licences.

In return for your efforts you will receive a competitive salary and a positive working environment where professional development is strongly encouraged through the support of senior management. For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Ruth on 020 7960 2557 or rcp@mattinsonpartnership.com

Mattinson Partnership brings together recruitment expertise with hands-on experience. Through our knowledge of the industry, we are able to provide a unique and specialist service. We respect the need for absolute confidentiality and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For Further Information on the Mattinson Partnership visit www.mattinsonpartnership.com