Senior Ecologist

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£30000 - £45000/annum Benefits

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Consulting

Job summary

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Location: Leeds

We are looking for an experienced & highly motivated Senior Ecologist to join a highly successful multi-disciplinary environmental and health and safety consultancy. Since 1992 they have been providing trusted advice through facilitating sustainable development, both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, this is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation and collaborative thinking is encouraged. They work predominantly in the private sector on a range of interesting projects including renewable energy, residential, logistics, education and leisure (and no HS2 work!). They offer a range of training support to advance our staff careers and skills set. They can be flexible on location in the UK but your nearest local office may be their Leeds facility.

The Senior Ecologist position offers:

£30,000 - £45,000 DOE
Working away allowance for overnight fieldwork
Company matched pension scheme.
24 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service with options to buy additional holiday
Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
Hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.
Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.Your responsibilities (Dependent on experience):

Undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys/ UK Habs surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.
Undertaking phase 2 surveys for legally protected species.
Producing a range of ecological reports and reviewing junior team work
Designing and managing ecological surveys and associated mitigation.
Project Management
Liaising with clients, professional advisors, contractors and the general public.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).
There will also be opportunities for managing and mentoring junior team members.To be considered you will need:

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject
At least four years' experience as a professional ecological consultant.
Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats.
A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.
The ability to write concise, high quality, technical reports in line with CIEEM guidelines.
Ideally, experience of reviewing technical ecology reports written by others.
Experience of using the latest Defra Biodiversity Metric desirable (training can be given).
Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison desirable (training can be given).
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Membership of CIEEM
Protected species licence(s) or working towards licences (support and training could be provided for interested candidates wishing to pursue their licences)




This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Benefits: Benefits