Job Description
Opportunity:
Are you looking to gain further team leadership and project management skills in an ecological setting? Our newest opportunity comes from a client based in Manchester looking to bring in a new Senior Ecologist to help lead and coordinate their ecology team across a range of engaging and challenging projects. The client is a consultancy firm that combines landscape design with ecology, focusing on BNG, landscape planning & design, and urban design. They work with a variety of clients and projects across the country, meaning you'll always have something new keeping the work fresh and enjoyable. You'll have plenty of opportunities to develop both your team and project management experience whilst working with a diverse team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
As the new Senior Ecologist on the team, your responsibilities will have a technical focus alongside project and team management aspects. You will be expected to undertake a variety of surveys and assessments, such as habitat and protected species surveys, and produce associated technical reports. You will lead multiple projects from initial conceptualization through to completion, acting as a main point of contact liaising with clients, writing and reviewing reports relating to your projects, and contributing to overall business development by maintaining and strengthening client relationships. You'll also oversee the management and organization of contractors and seasonal ecologists as required, as well as acting as a mentor for the existing in-house junior team members.
Requirements:
To be considered for this Senior Ecologist role, you will need to meet several conditions. Firstly, you should have at least 3 years of experience as an Ecologist within a consultancy setting, with strong working experience carrying out a range of surveys and assessments and producing technical reports. Secondly, you will need a working knowledge of EIA and planning processes, as well as EPSL license documentation and EcIAs. Additionally, experience with BNG assessments, liaising with clients, project management, and membership in a relevant professional body such as CIEEM is required, along with a full UK driver's license and willingness to work away from the office. Desirable characteristics include possession of protected species licenses (particularly Bat licenses and GCNs) and some team/line management experience.
If this role seems like the ideal fit for you, click the 'Apply' button to submit your CV for review. If someone you know is looking for work, put them in contact with me and you could earn a £250 reward if they're successful. Contact Euan McLeod on 02079602552 if you have any questions or would like to know about other opportunities.
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