Senior Ecologist
East Sussex
Salary dependant on experience
Our client is a small, dynamic and expanding environmental consultancy based in Brighton, working in a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education, renewable energy developments, transport infrastructure, and local development planning.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Ecologist looking for their next challenge to join this established and growing consultancy. The role will include a busy field work schedule and mentoring the development of junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducting a range of ecological surveys including habitat surveys and protected species surveys using a wide variety of techniques.
* Client liaison, reporting on progress and ensuring that your portfolio of projects is on track for delivery within time and budget.
* Producing high-quality technical outputs and contributing to technical reviews of content written by others.
* Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members.
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.
* Experience producing high-quality technical outputs, including Phase 1 reports, PEAs, protected species survey reports, ecological mitigation/enhancement plans, etc.
* You will hold Natural England survey licences for at least two species/groups.
* Membership/Chartership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or similar professional institute is essential.
* A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role as is the flexibility to work away on site when required.
Desired Experience
* Experience in successfully obtaining/and/or drafting European Protection Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences would be highly desirable.
* Drafting or contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
* Use of GIS software, particularly ArcGIS.
In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to grow your career with a consultancy which prides itself in creating a working environment that values and recognises everyone.
Interested?
Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or send an email to Justine at jsanford@allen-york.com to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.
Allen & York - delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.
#J-18808-Ljbffr