Senior Ecologist

Description

• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
• Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
• Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
• Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;

Requirements

• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership ( such as CIEEM or related.)
• Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to a least one major habitat type or species;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance