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Senior Ecologist (Farnham, Surrey) with Darwin Ecology Ltd

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (South East) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 15/03/2017
Company Name Darwin Ecology Ltd
Contact Name
Email mike@darwin-ecology.co.uk
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description

We are looking for a confident and highly experienced Senior Ecologist to join our team of consultants. The role will be based at our Southern Office in Farnham, Surrey with some scope for flexible working patterns and home working especially during summer months.

Darwin Ecology Ltd is a small team of highly skilled ecologists who provide a complete range of ecological surveys and contracting services across the South and South West regions. We work on a wide range of projects from small extensions to large multi phase housing developments including National infrastructure projects.

 

We pride ourselves on a professional, solution focused approach combined with a strong conservation ethic. Excellent survey standards, effective mitigation and enhancements are at the core of all of our projects. We are a fun and flexible team with a strong work ethic.

 

The successful candidate must share our passion for ecology and conservation, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable, confident working independently and an inspiring part of our team.

 

Responsibilities

 

The successful candidate will:

 

  • Be expected to lead and inspire the southern team whilst working in collaboration with the South West team which is led by Director Mike Cummings.
  • Oversee regional projects, organising and carrying out ecological surveys and producing a range of reports including protected species licence applications.
  • Be expected to prepare, manage and execute large and small scale ecological survey and mitigation projects: Mitigation, habitat creation and restoration; Letters of report and Ecological Survey Reports, Environmental Impact Assessments and Natural England Licences, Habitat Surveys; Phase 1 Habitat Assessment, National Vegetation Classification, SSSI Condition Assessments and Tree Surveys.
  • Undertake protected species survey work including out of hours survey work.
  • Work in collaboration with the team to design ecological enhancement schemes and effective species mitigation works.
  • Liaise with clients, organisations and sub-contractors on behalf of Darwin Ecology. As a senior member of the ecology team the successful candidate will have responsibility for ensuring that advice and recommendations arising from surveys are communicated clearly to clients both verbally and through written reports.
  • Business management duties will include: writing fee proposals and tenders, financial management, marketing and general office management.

 

Skills & Qualifications 

 

Essential

 

  • A degree in ecology or a related subject, have post-graduation experience in ecology within a consultancy environment, and have extensive experience in a range of habitat and field surveys, analysing and interpreting data and writing professional reports.
  • Appropriate protected species surveys licences (bats, great crested newts, dormice etc).
  • Should be able to demonstrate understanding of the consultant’s role and commercial competency.
  • A good understanding of the planning process and of appropriate mitigation strategies will be necessary.
  • Applicants should have Associate or Full membership of CIEEM.
  • Proven success of working in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Applicants will need to hold a UK driving licence, have their own vehicle, be prepared to travel to different sites and to work ecology survey hours.

 

Desirable

 

  • Named Ecologist on Protected species licenses.
  • Registered Consultant for BLICL
  • A valid CSCS carder Rail Card
  • GIS skills
  • Practical ecological mitigation skills

 

What do we offer?

 

  • Salary is £28 – £34K depending on experience and qualifications.
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Apple Mac Laptop and iPhone
  • Flexible working hours and TOIL
  • Flexible and friendly working environment
  • Serviced office in rural area on the outskirts of Farnham (Sandy).

 

Applications

 

Please send a CV, detailing relevant skills and experience and a covering letter to Director Mike Cummings: mike@darwin-ecology.co.uk

 

Closing Date: 15th March 2017

 

Interviews will be arranged at a convenient time upon receipt of suitable applications.

 

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