Senior Ecologist

Job Summary:

Our multidisciplinary consultancy client is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist into their established Sheffield team.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record in ecological consultancy, with experience of surveying a range of protected species for development lead project work.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside landscape architects, hydrologists and environmental permitting specialists on projects ranging from small specialist sites to large scale mixed development projects. You will join a close-knit and dynamic team where you will be encouraged to develop your own professional goals and play a key role in the future direction of the ecology team.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

The Senior Ecologist will:

• Support the company Director in the management and delivery of ecology projects.
• Take a technical lead and review consultancy work.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Coordinate and undertake species surveys.
• Prepare fee proposals.
• Attend client and design team meetings.
• Coordinate ecological appraisals for medium to large scale projects.
• Design protected species mitigation strategies and make licence applications.
• Manage projects, write and deliver reports.

Qualifications / Experience:

The Senior Ecologist will:

• Have a degree in ecology or related field.
• Hold at least on EPS licence.
• Have demonstrable ecological consultancy experience.
• Have experience of preparing and implementing EPS Mitigation licenses.
• Have excellent knowledge of wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Have project management experience and a track record of liaising with clients.
• Be a Full CIEEM member.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

Our client’s current portfolio includes Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessments so applicants with experience in these areas are desired.  A desire to develop relationships with clients and win new business is also crucial to be successful in this role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking consultancy, offering a competitive salary and friendly working environment.