Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist
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Job Description
Senior Ecologist 30000 dependent on experience
Futures Ecology is a small friendly consultancy started in 2019 with oices in both Leeds and Bolsover.
We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to be based at our Leeds oice.
Ideally the candidate will specialise in at least one of the following: badgers bats (including tree climbing) botany or ornithology as well
being a licence holder / named ecologist for surveys or mitigation works or with a minimum of four years consultancy experience.
Skills/Qualifications
A degree in Ecology (or related subject) or equivalent experience
Full clean driving licence with business use on your insurance policy and access to your own transport
CIEEM Membership minimum of Associate ideally Full Membership or above
Holder of one or more protected species survey licences or equivalent level of experience in the specialist field (e.g. FISC 4
Holder of a mitigation licence such as Bat Mitigation Class Licence (BMCL)
Proficiency in QGIS/QFIELD/other GIS software
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Flexibility to meet the needs of the business including irregular hours and travel
Good organisational skills proactive with a high level of motivation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Liaising and building relationships with clients statutory bodies stakeholders.
Preparing and winning tenders/fee proposals for a range of schemes.
Leading and designing protected species/habitat surveys.
Mentoring junior sta members
Writing and Quality Assuring Reports
Provide expert advice/keep up to date with the planning system/current legislation.
Proactive in finding innovative solutions.
A willingness to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet survey requirements
Between April and September we carry out a large amount of survey work we do ask that you have availability for at least one evening
survey per week (Monday-Thursday).
Key benefits
Our team is our most valuable asset we want to cultivate a friendly and happy workplace whilst also ensuring that your needs are being
fulfilled.
Flexible working
Paid professional memberships licence fees relevant to the role
Paid overtime or TOIL
Pension contributions
Annual leave
Discretionary performance related annual bonus
Company funded social events
We invest in your CPD and encourage you to be active in your profession outside of work.
Employment Type
Full Time
