Senior Ecologist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Ecologist\n\nRef. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C\n\nLocation: Based near Reading\n\nSalary: £33,000 - £37,000\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an independent, innovative Ecology Consultancy, lending their expertise to a range of important projects across the ecological landscape. They are on the lookout for an experienced, passionate Senior Ecologist, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside an already-established team of professionals, based near the vibrant, modern town of Reading.\n\nBenefits for the role of Senior Ecologist include:\n\nA competitive basic salary, plus annual bonus scheme\nGenerous annual leave entitlement, increasing with number of years' service\nTime off in Lieu (TOIL) available, to compensate hours spent in the field\nFlexible, hybrid working opportunities\nProfessional Membership fees paid for\nA diverse, sociable team who champion equality and engagement\nTraining, mentoring, and career progression opportunitiesResponsibilities for the role of Senior Ecologist include:\n\nOverseeing specialist technical work, leading a dynamic team of professionals\nTaking the lead on a variety of challenging projects across the region\nCarrying out ecological surveys, utilising data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications, etc.\nReviewing and amending reports and assessments authored by other colleagues\nEngaging with and managing a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors (to include Local Authorities, etc.)\nRepresenting the company whilst leading projects across the local area and further afieldRequired skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:\n\nA Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science (or similar, relevant discipline)\nExtensive experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or in a relevant role with a Local Authority, etc.)\nExperience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications\nDemonstrable fieldwork experience, analysing and interpreting data to inform the necessary reports and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), planning applications, etc.\nProficient in the use of GIS mapping systems\nOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills\nExcellent time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines\nPossess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, Great Crested Newts, etc.)\nExperience of leading on the delivery of a range of projects\nHold a full, valid UK driving licence, as well as your own vehicle, with a willingness to travel to a variety of sites\nWilling to work unsociable hours in order to conduct vital fieldworkDesirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Ecologist include:\n\nHold multiple Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, dormice, barn owls, Great Crested Newts, etc.)\nExperience of producing technical reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments, etc.\nCompetencies with application for, and implementation of, the necessary Mitigation Licences\nMembership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)\nExperience of team management/leadership\nBMCL registered, or hold Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence