Senior Ecologist in Bristol

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Introduction

Having secured some major projects nationwide, our client are seeking to recruit a Senior Ecologist, to be based in their Bristol office.

Important

Candidates must be a full member of CIEEM

The Job

Essential Experience:

• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, relevant wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
• Excellent commercial and project management skills
• Ability to lead a survey team
• Ideally hold Survey and/or Development Licences

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Senior Ecologist will take a key role with the project team, providing both direction and technical advice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing delivery of the ecological elements of projects to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets, managing the client relationship so that delivery meets or exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Project Management - all elements from co-ordination of field surveys to managing budgets and risk, client liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees
• Desk studies - reviewing and assessing existing ecological information
• Ecological field surveys and training of junior staff
• Research projects, review of documentation, statistical analysis
• Assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
• Practical habitat creation work or other site supervision tasks
• Production of survey reports, Environmental Statement chapters, licence applications and other documents
• Attendance at meetings and providing advice to clients
• General administrative / management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and health and safety

Our client offer a comprehensive benefits package in addition to a competitive salary. They also offer additional training to enhance your personal development and allow you to progress in your career.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK