Title: Project Ecologist
Location: Nationwide options available
Flexibility: Hybrid model of work split into office, fieldwork and home office arrangements
Responsibilities:
* Undertaking background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best practice guidelines and methodologies
* Preparing and compiling ecological assessments
* Undertaking ecological assessments and surveys, from inception to completion
* Liaising with client representatives and project managers to progress projects effectively
* Finding solutions to ecological challenges on projects
* Managing the ecological deliverables for several large projects
* Coordinating the deliverables for ecology projects
* Engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders in ecological projects
* Delivering high-quality outputs within set deadlines
* Reporting (prepare and/or compile information for Environmental Impact Statements and Appropriate Assessments)
Skills/Qualifications:
* Level 8 degree in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline
* A minimum of 2 years' similar experience
* Field skills in ornithology with previous experience in conducting surveys for renewable energy projects or similar development projects
* Ecological field skills, highlighting any specialist ecological expertise (either academic or interest)
* In-depth knowledge of a broad range of ecological issues, fundamental to the preparation of high-quality, ecological impact assessments
* Preparing reports such as Environmental Impact Statements or Appropriate Assessments
* Working as part of a high functioning team
* Well organised with excellent attention to detail while also being able to manage their own workload
* Ability to manage several priorities at once will be required as will a high level of commitment to success
* Full clean drivers licence
Benefits:
* Attractive remuneration
* Short Fridays
* Medical allowance
* Pension scheme
* 22 to 27 annual leave days
* Professional body support
* And much more
Applications are treated in confidence. Feel free to submit your CV at isadora@gaiatalent.com