Senior Ecologist

Staffordshire - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 40000 - 60000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A growing multidisciplinary environmental consultancy based in Staffordshire is looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to take the lead on complex ecological projects guide junior colleagues and play a key role in shaping highquality environmental outcomes locally and nationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a forwardthinking company and influence project strategy while driving meaningful change improving biodiversity and shaping landscapes for generations to return you will receive an attractive remuneration package including a salary of up to 60000 per year and performancerelated bonuses.

As the Senior Ecologist your key responsibilities will include:

Leading ecological projects from inception to completion ensuring highquality outputs.
Managing client relationships and maintaining strong communication throughout each project.
Conducting fieldwork and interpreting ecological data for complex projects.
Supporting and mentoring junior ecologists contributing to their development and the wider teams success.
Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation planning policy and bestpractice guidance.
Producing and reviewing technical reports estimates and project documentation

The Senior Ecologist will have the following skills and experience:

Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Ecology or a closely related subject.
Strong technical knowledge of UK wildlife legislation planning policy and ecological best practice.
Demonstrable knowledge of core ecological surveys and protected species surveys including Bats and Biodiversity Net Gain.
Membership (or eligibility) of CIEEM or other relevant professional body.
Bat Level 2 Licence (essential).
EPS Great Crested Newt and other protected species licences (desirable).
Proven experience in project management and client liaison.
Proficiency in report writing and IT applications (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Strong leadership communication and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to work flexible hours for surveys including early mornings and evenings across the UK.

The company specialises in ecological surveys arboricultural assessments landscape management expertise and horticultural advisory services.

This is a hybrid role working from various locations across the UK as well as from the office in Stone Staffordshire

Appointment will be subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references.

If this is the Senior Ecologist position for you click apply now and send us your CV!

As the Senior Ecologist your key responsibilities will include:

Leading ecological projects from inception to completion ensuring highquality outputs.
Managing client relationships and maintaining strong communication throughout each project.
Conducting fieldwork and interpreting ecological data for complex projects.
Supporting and mentoring junior ecologists contributing to their development and the wider teams success.
Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation planning policy and bestpractice guidance.
Producing and reviewing technical reports estimates and project documentation

The Senior Ecologist will have the following skills and experience:

Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Ecology or a closely related subject.
Strong technical knowledge of UK wildlife legislation planning policy and ecological best practice.
Demonstrable knowledge of core ecological surveys and protected species surveys including Bats and Biodiversity Net Gain.
Membership (or eligibility) of CIEEM or other relevant professional body.
Bat Level 2 Licence (essential).
EPS Great Crested Newt and other protected species licences (desirable).
Proven experience in project management and client liaison.
Proficiency in report writing and IT applications (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Strong leadership communication and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to work flexible hours for surveys including early mornings and evenings across the UK.

The company specialises in ecological surveys arboricultural assessments landscape management expertise and horticultural advisory services.

This is a hybrid role working from various locations across the UK as well as from the office in Stone Staffordshire

Appointment will be subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references.

If this is the Senior Ecologist position for you click apply now and send us your CV!