Principal Ecologist

Description

• Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Proven track record in writing project and/or plan-level Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs).
• Full member of CIEEM.
• Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
• Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or demonstrably approaching Chartered Ecologist).
• Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction.
• The ability to travel, when necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills.
• Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes.
• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment (EcIA) legislation, policy and guidance.
• Hold survey and/or mitigation/conservation licenses.
• Ability to line manage and potentially to lead a team.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance