Associate Ecologist/Associate Director

Description

• Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
• Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Acting as ecology lead on projects.
• Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
• Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients.

Requirements

• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
• Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
• Good report writing skills.
• Full driving licence.
• The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
• The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance