Company Description
Ecosupport Ltd., established in 2006, is an independent ecological consultancy based in Southampton, providing services across Southern England and beyond. They offer a comprehensive set of ecological services, including Initial Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Surveys, and Habitat Management. With a practical and client-focused approach, Ecosupport Ltd. aims to deliver innovative solutions within budget and on time.
Pay Range: £33,000-£45,000+ DOE
Hours 40 hours pw inclusive of lunch break per day
Opportunities for paid overtime at excellent rates
Holidays 29-35 days PA
Use of company pool vehicles
Access to Well-being & Benefits Scheme
Company Pension
Company Social Events
Role Description
Your role will be to lead our ‘Bespoke Project Team’ department, plan, manage and deliver professional ecological services to a broad range of clients. You will work alongside your team of assistants and field staff to maximize project efficiency.
Ecosupport Ltd is based in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, with travel throughout the region and occasionally the surrounding areas. Your time will be divided between office and field-based work.
Responsibilities
· Liaison with team members, clients and planning authorities
· Production of ecological reports; PEA’s mitigation strategies, small development BNG
· EPS bat licence applications
· Project coordination and management, including coordination of surveys and field staff
· In-field ecology and protected species surveys
Qualifications
The following are essential:
Relevant Bachelor’s degree as a minimum and hold a Natural England Bat Survey Licence level 2 and capable of applying for EPS mitigation licenses, taking on projects and clients as soon as you have settled into the team.
You will have experience with the following:
· Preparation and production of PEA, mitigation and compensation strategies
· EPS bat licence applications
· Project coordination
· Client and stakeholder liaison & project tendering
· Hold Natural England Bat Survey License level 2 minimum
· Project and team management
· Planning processes
· Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain small development metric
Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills, positive attitude, self-discipline and a desire to be challenged.
Full drivers licence
To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to belinda@ecosupport.co.uk