Overview

Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Ref. No.: CJD150925C
Location: Based near Reading
Salary: GBP33,000 - GBP37,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join an independent, innovative Ecology Consultancy, lending their expertise to a range of important projects across the ecological landscape. They are looking for an experienced, passionate Senior Ecologist to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside an already established team of professionals, based near Reading.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary, plus annual bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with years of service
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) to compensate hours spent in the field
• Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
• Professional Membership fees paid for
• A diverse, sociable team who champion equality and engagement
• Training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Overseeing specialist technical work, leading a dynamic team of professionals
• Taking the lead on a variety of challenging projects across the region
• Carrying out ecological surveys, using data to inform reports, including Protected Species Licence Applications
• Reviewing and amending reports and assessments authored by other colleagues
• Engaging with and managing a number of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Representing the company while leading projects across the local area and further afield

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science (or similar)
• Extensive experience within a UK-based ecological consultancy (or in a relevant role with Local Authority, etc.)
• Experience of preparing and submitting Mitigation Licence applications
• Demonstrable fieldwork experience, analysing and interpreting data to inform reports and assessments, including EIA, EcIA, planning applications
• Proficient in the use of GIS mapping systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Possess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey Licence (for bats, GCN, etc.)
• Experience of leading on the delivery of a range of projects
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence, own vehicle, and willingness to travel to sites
• Willing to work unsociable hours to conduct fieldwork

Desirable skills and experience

• Hold multiple Protected Species Survey Licences (e.g., for bats, dormice, barn owls, GCN)
• Experience of producing technical reports including EIA, Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments
• Competence with Mitigation Licence applications and implementation
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
• Experience of team management/leadership
• BMCL registered or Earned Recognition (ER) Class Licence

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services