IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
A large multi disciplined consultancy is looking for an Ecologist with experience of applying ecological principles to a range of projects, preferably within an environmental consultancy framework.
To be considered for this role you will have to have the following attributes:
- Project management of significant ecological assessments involving a number of environmental specialists. - Substantial experience of designing, managing and undertaking ecological assessments and/or policy studies, ideally including writing ES Ecology chapters
- Experience of protected species mitigation and legal compliance
- Substantial knowledge of ecological survey and evaluation methods as applied to a range of taxa
- Evidence of significant client liaison, contract negotiation in an environmental consultancy framework
experience of non-native species, invasive species in particular with:
- A good knowledge of Japanese Knotweed and the methods for its control
- Experience in preparing Japanese Knotweed management strategies
- Experience of working with contractors on site during construction projects
- An interest in other invasive species
- Management of sub-consultants including production of contracts/work briefs
- Effective contract administration
- In depth knowledge of environmental law, including the Habitats Directive, Habitats Regulations, EIA Directive, EIA Regulations, CRoW Act
- Demonstration of the ability to accept responsibility for own work and work of those being managed
- Demonstration of taking corporate responsibility for actions and an ability to work effectively with senior management.
In addition the following would be of preference:
• Business development skills
• Project management
• Client liaison experience
• Staff management experience
• Familiarity with Appropriate Assessments for European Sites
• A working knowledge of key environmental legislation and policy (e.g. Birds/Habitats Directives, PPS9)
• Experience of working within a commercial environmental consultancy
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professionals to join large team of dedicated and enthusiastic ecologists based just outside Cambridge. It has built its reputation on the provision of independent ecological advice of the highest professional standard, its staff are dedicated, innovative, client-facing and committed to the delivery of quality environmental services.
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