We are seeking a Senior Ecologist for an exciting opportunity to join a growing property and infrastructure consultancy focused on environment, ecology, planning, and sustainability.
About the job:
You'll be based in Lichfield on a hybrid-working basis offering up to 3 days per week WFH (plus flexible working hours and TOIL policy) joining a fun, friendly, and forward-thinking team.
Within this role you'll be leading and supporting a team of Ecologists in supporting clients across a wide range of different sectors. This will include:
* Leading and delivering complex contracts
* Advising clients of constraints and survey requirements
* Co-ordinating and undertaking protected species surveys and mitigation projects
* Preparing ecology chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments
* Identifying and exploring commercially efficient and cost-effective project solutions for clients and their design teams
* Drafting high-quality reports and reviewing technical work
* Contributing to business development strategy delivery by costing and tendering for work and finding new ways for the business to grow
This is a great opportunity to join a thriving consultancy with a purpose- and people-led culture, putting collaboration, inclusion and an ethical approach at the heart of all their work.
Salary is circa £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits including 26 days annual leave plus bank hols - rising to 29 days over 3 years (1 day per year of service), enhanced maternity pay, excellent training and opportunities for career development, cycle to work scheme, socials, games nights and volunteering days.
About you:
To apply for this role you will need:
* A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject and professional membership
* 4+ years UK Ecology experience
* Project and team management experience
* Excellent knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation
* Excellent fieldwork and report writing skills including protected species surveys, EPSM applications, ES chapters, and ecological management plans
* Ideally at least one Protected Species or Conservation Licence, or be working towards
* Experienced in client and stakeholder engagement
* Full clean UK driving licence and CSCS card
Specialisation in botany and/or FISC Level 4 would also be highly advantageous.
How to apply:
For more information or to apply for this role, please click Apply Now or contact Martin at Greenbridge Recruitment on 01638 358394 or martin@greenbridge-recruitment.co.uk