Senior Ecologist
Location: Bedford
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: Circa £35,000
Join as a Senior Ecologist in Bedford and become part of a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, friendly environment. This environmental practice offers flexible hybrid working (minimum three office days weekly) and career growth opportunities through training and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct surveys: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, EcIA, protected species, and biodiversity net gain assessments.
2. Design and implement mitigation, manage species translocation, and prepare management plans.
3. Manage projects, liaise with clients, and contribute to planning-led projects.
4. Lead on protected species licensing and collaborate across disciplines like landscape architecture and arboriculture.
5. Undertake marketing and CPD activities, and develop ecological work in East Midlands, London, and the South-East.
Requirements:
1. A degree in a relevant discipline and full CIEEM membership.
2. Experience in large multidisciplinary projects and EPS mitigation licenses, holding at least one survey license.
3. Strong botanical ID skills, knowledge of UK habitats, species, and legislation.
4. Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary, career development, and training opportunities.
2. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. Voluntary workplace pension, cycle scheme, and professional membership payment.
4. Safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join a supportive team and work on impactful projects. If you're interested, send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Explore more ecology roles on our website.
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