Senior Ecologist

Location: West Midlands, London and Home Counties are preferable (Hybrid Role, flexibility on location)

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 DOE

Our client are a successful consultancy providing environmental planning and associated expertise to a broad range of clients.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team

The Role:

You will be assisting in developing and mentoring the ecology team and the respective area of the business.

You will be supported by the Senior Management team and a great team of dedicated, professional staff.

They require an ecology professional competent in areas of technical expertise, team leadership, client relationship, project management, and business development.

The role will be wide-ranging (with 'office' and field-based assignments) with requirements for mentoring team members.

Requirements:



* At least 5 years' relevant commercial and practical experience;


* Be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant ecology subject;


* Some practical experience in Management Plans (e.g.

CEMP, LEMP), Biodiversity Net Gain and EPS licence applications.


* Experience in Phase 1 Habitat and Protected Species surveys, PEA, EcIA production


* Have relevant professional institution membership (e.g.

MCIEEM, Chartered Ecologist);


* Experience with HRAs and in liaising with professionals in other disciplines and roles;


* You will be holding protected species survey licences (e.g.

bats and great crested newt);


* Experience in EPS development licence applications;


* Willing to travel to project locations around the UK


* A full UK driving licence


Benefits:



* Bonus opportunities and other financial incentives;


* Payment of key professional membership subscription fees;


* A wellness contribution payable as an expense for promotion of wellbeing;


* Access to the Healthcare Scheme (including dependent children) and benefits;


* Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme (Salary Sacrifice) via Octupus EV; and


* Discounts on various outlets (e.g.

gym membership) via out retained third-party provider.


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