The Ecology Consultancy has been operating since 1999 and our regional office just outside of Lewes in Sussex has been trading since 2007. We are the largest dedicated ecology company in the county and have forged close relationships with private and public sector organisations, working on small to large scale housing developments, road, rail and port infrastructure, historic building renovation and district wide habitat and green infrastructure appraisals.
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We are passionate about what we do and our staff enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment with an emphasis on continuing professional development and career progression.
Our staff pride themselves on the quality of their work, our ability to influence scheme design for the benefit of biodiversity and enjoy working closely with our clients design teams.
We are seeking to employ an experienced Senior Ecologist on a permanent contract to work within the established team in our Sussex Office and to help take us into our next period of growth.
What will the Senior Ecologist do*
Work will centre on the project management and successful delivery of surveys, impact assessments and mitigation for legally protected species. The Senior Ecologist will be required to carry out surveys and manage individual contracts so as to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to deadline. This will involve: liaising with clients, consultants and consultees, acquiring data from third parties, organising and supervising staff and sub-contractors, as well as preparing maps, writing and reviewing high quality reports. They will also assist with the general running of the office in co-operation with other staff based there and to help with the marketing and promotion of the company in the south-east.
The main areas of our work are Sussex, Kent and Surrey although the project based nature means that there will be a requirement to undertake such travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. We are looking for a confident and experienced team player who can lead, work on their own initiative, maintain excellent client relationships and help to bring in new and repeat business.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent ecological skills and the ability to communicate clearly to colleagues, clients and other third parties.
Person specification
* An appropriate degree qualification
* Full membership of CIEEM
* A minimum of five years employment in ecological consultancy or other relevant work
* Excellent fieldwork and report writing skills including, protected species surveys, EPSM applications, ES chapters, and Ecological Management Plans
* Experience in ECOP, CEMP, LEMP, EMP and the application of BS42020 would be a distinct advantage
* Be able to critically review own work and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of reviewing others people’s work
* Must be competent in the survey of and mitigation for more than one of the following: bats badgers, birds, dormice, great crested newts, reptiles, water voles
* Hold EPS survey licences for more than one of the above species groups
* In-depth knowledge of the application of UK and relevant European environmental legislation
* Have proven project management experience
* Can respond promptly and professionally to clients
* Evidence of effective relationships with a number of important clients, offering advice and guidance
* Be able to manage own workload, be proactive in managing projects and be able to delegate to and provide support to Ecologists as appropriate
* Up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for a range of protected species
* Be proficient in Customer Service and able to deliver and lead training events and workshops, both internally to The Ecology Consultancy and externally to clients and other stakeholders
* Be personable and a team player
* Have a full UK driving licence.
What do we offer*
* An annual salary between £26,980.00 and £33,870.00 dependant on experience
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* Staff support/mentoring
* Annual training budget
* Flexitime and TOIL
* Pension scheme
Applications (Your CV and a covering letter) must be received by 08 February 2016 and emailed to: sussex@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk or posted to The Ecology Consultancy, The Old Dairy, Barcombe Mills Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5FF.
The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients and is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.