Senior/Principal Ecologist

Join our organisation and shape the future of our cities and environments. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 130 ecologists who strive to make a positive difference to the natural environment.

Requirements

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or equivalent, and chartership (CEcol or CEnv) or working towards this.
• Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) Protected species survey licence(s).
• A background in complex bat impact assessments/licensing would be desirable but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Experience of undertaking quality assurance and technical lead roles for projects.
• Demonstrable project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects.
• Demonstrable experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, would be viewed favourably.
• A full UK/EEC driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee rewards
• Brilliant range of benefits
• Training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Flexible holiday allowances