Consultant Ecologist - Operations T&E

Description

• Contributing towards bids, tenders and budget and project finance management.
• Planning of field survey logistics, and preparation and implementation of survey methods.
• Understanding, writing and reviewing risk assessment and method statements for safe site work.
• Undertaking, overseeing, and reviewing Ecological Surveys, including Extended Phase 1, UKHab and Protected Species Surveys.
• Presentation, and interpretation, of data to contribute towards survey, monitoring and management reports.
• Compilation of project specific desk studies and literature reviews.
• Managing projects and supporting office management and administrative tasks.
• Contribution to, producing and overseeing habitat management plans.
• Contributing to, producing, overseeing, and reviewing high quality ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA).
• Contribution to, producing and overseeing BNG assessments.
• Overseeing, or acting as, Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to deliver onsite ecological supervision/auditing/support.
• Data gathering and mapping using GIS, including QGIS

Requirements

• At least 4 years of demonstrable consultancy experience (or equivalent within the industry) reflecting the elements listed above.
• Protected species class licence holder (bats as a preference) – Desirable.
• Associate or Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• Confident in field survey covering a range of British wildlife (typically including bats, badger, birds otter, water vole, GCN, etc.). Species specialisms are welcomed, however an awareness of protected and priority species and habitat’s role in wider ecosystems is also essential.
• A degree in Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation Management, Environmental Science, or a relevant subject.
• To hold an in-depth knowledge of ecology and survey techniques.
• A good understanding of current wildlife and environmental legislation, policy trends, standards and established ecological guidance.
• Having been a Named Ecologist or an Accredited Agent on EPSL’s and badger mitigation licences - Desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confident in Phase 1 habitats/UKHab surveys and good botanical skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance