Our client is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their growing team. Their area of expertise entail a wide range of environmental consultancy services including Development Planning, Ecology, Strategic / Environmental Impact Assessment, GIS / Spatial Analysis, Land Management, Biodiversity, Sustainability.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing projects from inception to completion
- Undertaking field surveys including detailed NVC botanical surveys
- Undertaking Ecological Impact Assessment to CIEEM Standards
- Writing ecological Chapters as part of Environmental Statements
- Developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Supervising site works
- Preparing EPS licence applications
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven track record of managing projects
- 5 years relevant consultancy experience with proven technical experience in ecological survey (Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, with excel)
- Working knowledge of UK and European legislation and the UK planning system
- One or more European Protected species licences
- Relevant degree, full member ship of CIEEM, Chartered Environmentalist, BSBI Recorder status desirable
- Full clean driving licence and a car
You will be rewarded with an attractive salary package, the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and contribute to the success of a boutique consultancy. You will also have the ability to extend your skills through training/development and last but not least experience the quality of life and natural beauty of the South-West.
