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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced senior ecologist, based in ourLondonoffice, to be involved in all areas of our work but with an emphasis on dealing with protected species issues, in particular bats.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage staff and individual contracts, in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. They will also be involved in costing work and preparing tenders. This may involve: liaising with clients, other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising sub-contractors and other Ecology Consultancy staff; undertaking field work, preparing maps and writing and editing reports.
- You must be able to demonstrate excellent management skills, to oversee a busy and varied workload and to supervise field staff undertaking, amongst other things,bats surveys and assessments, other protected species surveys and assessments,Phase 1 habitat surveys and ecological Clerk of Works and Watching Brief roles on construction contracts.
- You will be required to undertake survey work, in particular for bats.
- You will be required to prepare, submit and implement European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences for bats and other protected species as required.
- You will be required to take on and manage individual contracts,in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. This will involve: liaising with clients,other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising sub-contractors and other Ecology Consultancy staff; preparing maps and writing and editing reports.
- You will assist with the general running of theLondonoffice,in co-operation with other staff.
- You will help with the marketing and promotion of the company by liaising with the Marketing Team.
- You will be involved in the delivery of Continual Professional Development sessions (CPD) to existing and potential clients on subjects such as Wildlife & Development.
- From previous management roles, you would be able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in respect of quality assurance, delivery of contracts on time and within budget, and improving the quality of work produced by those you have managed.
- Candidates will have developed excellent relationships with clients and have experience of attending meetings with clients and design teams at a senior level
- They will have detailed knowledge of relevant aspects ofUKand EU environmental legislation and confidence when advising clients on wildlife issues during the development process, as well in liaising with statutory bodies, planning authorities and NGOs.
The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake such travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.
Person specification
The Senior Ecologist will
- Have an appropriate degree(s)
- Be a Full Member of the IEEM
- Have a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience covering Phase 1 and habitat surveys, protected species surveys, EIA and HRA, as well as BREEAM and CfSH
- Four or more years’ experience of report writing in a professional role, including production of non-standard research led reports
- Be able to critically review own work and possess a minimum 2 years of reviewing others work, including Phase 1 survey reports, protected species survey reports and ES chapters
- Excellent communication skills to enable effective liaison with clients and colleagues
- Minimum 2 years of managing a team largely focussed on protected species surveys and assessments
- Have a particular expertise in bat ecology and be in possession of a survey licence (this is a role requirement)
- Must be competent in the survey of one or more of the following key protected: great crested newts, badgers, reptiles, dormice, water voles, birds
- Have experience of writing EPSM licences for bats and one or more of the following: great crested newts, dormice. Ideally, have been a named ecologist on one or more EPSM licence.
- Have an interest and preferably some expertise in invertebrate ecology
- Experience of producing ecology chapters as part of EcIA for complex projects.
- Must respond promptly and professionally to clients and be able to advise and to consult with colleagues if necessary. 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 EU andUKlegislation and policy
- 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, a team player and experienced with client interface
- Full clean driving licence
What do we offer?
- Based inLondon
- Salary on a scale £28,980 - £37,700 p.a. (including London Weighting) depending on skills and experience
- Annual increment subject to satisfactory performance
- 25 days Annual leave
- Generous training budget
- Staff support/mentoring
- Flextime and TOIL
- Pension scheme
Applications (your CV and a covering letter) must be received by 1800 Friday 13th July 2012 and emailed to Jane Kendall (jane@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk) or by post to: The Ecology Consultancy,6-8 Cole Street,London,SE1 4YH
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.
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