The job role will include:

Liaising with clients, attending site meetings and producing quotations and costed proposals;
Designing and specifying surveys and projects;
Supervising and undertaking field survey work;
Report writing and supervision for a range of ecological consultancy work including UK Habitat Surveys, protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRAs and SSSI consents;
Completing Biodiversity Net Gain baseline assessments, metric calculations and strategies for a range of projects, and contributing to the production of Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans (HMMPs);
Working closely with other consultants on joint projects such as Landscape Management Plans and Woodland Creation Design Plans, and supporting our operational teams in the practical delivery of projects;
Line manager to a small team of Ecologists and Assistants with the responsibility of managing their work programme, providing day-to-day support, and supporting training needs.
Appointment and management of seasonal Field Ecologists.

Core skills and requirements:

A degree in ecology or a related subject;
Minimum 5-Years relevant professional ecological experience with a consultancy background;
Thorough working knowledge and understanding of UK and European legislation related to protected species and habitats;
Experience of preparing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments;
Experience producing HRAs and SSSI consents;
Experience of completing BNG baseline assessments and metric calculations;
Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and experience contributing to planning applications;
Strong field surveyor skills including extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, UKHabs, botanical and protected species surveys;
Protected species survey licences to include at least Level 2 bat licence and Level 1 great crested newt licence;
Ability to put together appropriately designed survey strategies, develop viable mitigation approaches, and to manage EPS mitigation licence applications from start to finish;
Proven experience of line managing staff and overseeing teams of field surveyors;
Full member of CIEEM;
Technical proficiency using Microsoft Office and GIS;
Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage project finances;
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel;

Desirable skills / qualifications:

Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist;
Masters degree in a related subject
Survey licences for dormouse, otter, barn owl, and low impact class licences for bat and badger
Experience of being an expert witness at a planning inquiry;
Experience undertaking Breeding Bird Surveys and data analysis;
Technical proficiency in specialist software such as AutoCAD and Cartographer.
Tree Climbing & Aerial Tree Rescue qualification.

Working hours:

Standard full-time working hours will be 08:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday, although with the option to agree different starting and finishing times. The role will require working some anti-social hours, particularly during survey season.

Our benefits include:

Access to company vehicle
Company sick pay
Additional holiday days accrued, increased with length of service + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Long Service Awards
Training and Personal development opportunities
Employee referral scheme
Company competitions
Discounts
Confidential mental health support

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