Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist
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Are you an experienced Consultant Ecologist looking to take that next step to Senior Or are you currently a Senior looking to try join a supportive team in a growing business
As Senior Ecologist at Assystem you will be helping the ecology team with project management undertaking surveys data analysis and drafting reports as well as working with the team on larger projects. If successful in the role there is a next step to become Team Leader and linemanage part of the team. Our Senior Ecologist will be a selforganised person who is able to work independently as well as part of a team has a full clean driving licence and is capable of working flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have experience in habitat condition surveys (in line with UKHabs) and protected species assessments report writing skills and experience. CIEEM Associate Level working towards Full Membership / CEnv / CEco is a minimum to join at this level (or in application).
As a Senior Ecologist you will in collaboration with ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines play a pivotal role in the delivery of ecological services.
Your role will include:
- Scoping and Project Management of a range of small to large scale projects.
- Planning and managing ecological surveys using various survey methods.
- Negotiating with statutory agencies NGOs and other stakeholders.
- Writing and authoring a wide range of technical reports including Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecological Impact Assessment.
- Confident in reviewing ecological reports and providing feedback.
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients.
- Preparation of tenders and support business development activities.
- Mentoring of junior members of the Assystem Ecology Team.
- Operate at all times in accordance with the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct
Qualifications
- A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject with a minimum of 6 years consultancy experience.
- An associate or full member of CIEEM. Holding protected species survey licences together with experience of the protected species licensing process would be advantageous.
- Strong field experience with ambitions to develop others in your technical skills.
- Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK with strong skills in habitat surveys and/or ECoW.
- Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
- Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advise clients.
- Health and Safety awareness especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
- Full current driving licence.
Additional Information :
Benefits include:
- Pension scheme 8 company contribution / 4 personal contribution)
- 25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
- Professional fees reimbursed
- Flexible working
- Employee referral scheme
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
