Senior ecologist

Job Ref: 12233

Job title: Senior Ecologist          

Location: Flintshire, Wales or Norfolk

Rate: £25k- 35k

Term: Permanent

Job Summary:

Our client is a successful environmental consultancy with offices across the UK. Due to continued growth they are seeking to appoint a Senior Ecologist into their Welsh or Norfolk offices.  You will have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of projects across a number of sectors.

We are particularly keen to hear from Ecologists with a track record of successfully delivering EcIA reports and Habitat management plans. The ideal candidate will also hold a Natural England bat survey licence and/or Dormouse survey licence and have experience of working under and preparing EPS development licences.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

As a Senior Ecologist you will undertake bat surveys and assessments in addition to other protected species surveys and assessments, ECoW and Watching Brief roles.  Providing input to EcIA will be part of your role, as will the compilation of habitat management plans. You will have the opportunity to get involved in all stages of project development from tendering through to completion and gain exposure to business development, project management and delivery.

Qualifications / Experience:

The Senior Ecologist will have;

• An appropriate degree(s)
• A Natural England bat survey licence, ideally including handling of bats.  A Dormouse licence will also be highly regarded.
• Experience of writing EPSM licences for Bats and at least one other species
• Experience of producing ecology chapters as part of EcIA and undertaking site supervision
• Competency in Phase 1 Habitat Surveys for a range of habitats
• Experience of compiling habitat management plans
• Full IEEM Membership desirable
• Full clean driving licence.

This role is a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to become part of an established environmental consultancy that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients and a clear vision for innovation.  The benefits include a competitive salary, a clear path for progression and an excellent flexible benefits package.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Ruth Prescott or Gavin Mack 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.

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