Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client regarding this permanent position.
Salary range: £35k - £40k per annum
Location: Manchester
Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Ecologist, with at least 4-5 years of experience (or similar).
This role is primarily office-based with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.
If candidates meet 80% or more of what we are looking for, we still want to hear from them. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but they might have the transferable skills or other skills we need. Our client also offers in-house and external training to learn how to use unfamiliar software.
Qualifications:
* BSc in Ecology (or similar)
* MSc in Environment (or equivalent)
* Associate CIEEM progressing to Full CIEEM
Responsibilities:
* Leading team members
* Managing minor aspects of the team
* Planning & resourcing surveys
* Undertaking a full range of surveys, including specialist aspects
* Producing a full range of reports, including specialist reports
* Supporting business development
* Client liaison, including larger/detailed projects
* Beginning to mentor junior staff
Technical Skills:
* Specialist in PEA/UK Habitat Survey, including complex sites & rarer habitats
* Ability to undertake a full range of protected species surveys competently and efficiently
* Ability to undertake specialist surveys
* Proficient in specialism
* Hold protected species licences (Basic GCN & Dormouse, specialist i.e. Bat)
* Demonstrable knowledge of EU/UK legislation and planning policy
* Clearly understands industry standards
* Developing management & professional skills (outside of ecological technical ability)
* Experience with a range of sectors, proficient in one or two, including a more diverse category (i.e. Quarry, Rail, Road, Energy, Industrial)
* Proficient in all aspects of data collation, interpretation, and analysis
* Proficient mapping ability (including GIS or similar)
* Competent report writing skills, able to complete a range of reports to a high standard efficiently
* Can peer review junior staff reports and assist with the design of templates
* Providing regular input to fees & tenders
* Providing input into budget/time management of projects
* Responsible for regular client/business interaction
* Able to confidently address client questions regarding course of action, survey requirements, mitigation options, etc. with minimal input from PM
* Assisting with winning work/sourcing new clients
* Responsible for all team aspects of health & safety
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual leave increases by one day for every three years of service
* Healthcare scheme with Benenden health
* Life Insurance (three times annual salary)
* Access to Wider Wallet Benefits scheme
* Paid professional subscriptions (Max £750 per year)
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
* Drive Electric car scheme
* Long service rewards
* Pool car available and car hire available
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