Senior Ecologist – Bedford/ London/Woodbridge (Suffolk) – Full-time/Part-time
We are looking for a Senior ecologist to join one of our teams in Bedford, London or Woodbridge (Suffolk). We offer the opportunity to join a friendly and committed team of multi-disciplinary professionals and a supportive working environment. Training and mentoring is provided to help you progress your career. We are currently operating hybrid working, with a minimum of three days in the office and the remainder potentially available, by agreement, for working from home.
Your work will typically include:
* Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
* EcIA
* Protected species survey
* Multi-disciplinary working, including participating in planning led projects.
* Habitats Regulations Assessment
* Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
* Collaborate with and support the work of other disciplines, e.g Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture
You will be expected to:
* Manage and take ownership of projects
* Undertake EIA-level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA) including negotiation with clients and other members of project team
* Lead on protected species mitigation including licensing.
* Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
* Continue to develop knowledge of the planning, legal and regulatory frameworks.
* Work in other offices in the Practice when required.
* Work away from home as required to complete site surveys; hotel and travel expenses are paid
* Survey during the evening, night and early morning survey: 2 or 3 nights per week at peak times during the relevant survey season.
* Undertake risk assessments as necessary
* Undertake marketing independently and alongside colleagues to develop ecology work, particularly in East Midlands, London and the South-East.
* Undertake CPD to at least meet minimum targets set by CIEEM
Key skills, attributes and experience:
* Ability to work within a team, with the ambition and potential to lead others and further develop the ecology team in your office
* Ability to formulate and communicate ideas
* Ability to work efficiently and diligently to reasonable deadlines
* Good working knowledge of Office software packages (eg: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Excellent written skills including ability to write clear assessment reports
* Good verbal communication – clear and courteous
* Flexible approach to work and taking proportionate responsibility
* Enthusiasm to further develop career and skills
* Good problem-solving skills
* Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise workloads for yourself and your team.
* Project management and budgeting skills
Qualifications:
* First or second-class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
* Full membership of CIEEM
Other requirements:
* Driving Licence essential and access to a car is highly desirable
* A reasonable degree of physical fitness is essential in order to undertake survey work
* You should have at least 3 years relevant experience after becoming a full member of CIEEM
* You should have experience in large, multi-disciplinary projects
* You should have been heavily involved in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence (e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, crayfish)
* You should be able to recognize lowland UK habitat types, and have in-depth knowledge of their ecology and management
* You should have botanical ID skills sufficient to be able to undertake the above
* You should have detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
* Right to work in the UK
Benefits include:
* Training and career development
* A safe and enjoyable working environment
* Voluntary workplace pension
* A starting allowance of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Payment of professional memberships
For a job description please email woodbridge@tlp.uk.com
Phone Nick Sibbett on 01394 380509 if you would like an informal chat about the position. Please send a covering letter and CV, and examples of ecological reports to which you have contributed, to woodbridge@tlp.uk.com.
The Landscape Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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