Job Description
Senior Ecologist
Location - Leatherhead, Surrey
Hybrid working available.
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 dependant on experience plus package including
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Tailored career deivelopment opportunities
- Company specific benefiits
Summary
An independent ecology consultancy over 20 years of experience are currently looking for a Senior Ecologist to join the team on a permanent basis at our head office in Leatherhead, Surrey.
Seeking a qualified individual with some experience to join in our ambitious growth and development plans. The role will be central to fulfilling project deliverables in our busy field work schedule.
You will have a good report writing skills and be competent in a broad range of field survey techniques. You will possess good personal and time management skills, and operate well in an environment of client-led priorities.
Role Requirements
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline
An MSc or PhD in a relevant subject would be highly beneficial
Good experience in a broad range of ecological survey techniques, including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
Ability to contribute to producing high quality technical outputs, including Phase 1 reports, PEAs, protected species survey reports, ecological mitigation/enhancement plans, etc
Ecologist: You will hold Natural England survey licences for at least one species/groups
Assistant Ecologist: You will either already hold a survey licence, or be making progress towards gaining your first licence
Membership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or similar professional institute is essential (Graduate/Student, Associate or Full) - if you don't have this already you will be encouraged to attain it in your first six months with us - and it will be paid for too!
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and through written communication
A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role as is the flexibility to work away on site when required
Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.