Senior Ecologist
The Exciting Opportunity
Owing to our clients continued success, they are now looking to recruit a high calibre Senior Ecologist with proven consultancy experience to work within their Environmental Planning team across a number of their office locations such as Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Stroud and Warrington You will be engaged upon an extensive portfolio of ecology schemes for construction and development projects, ensuring they meet the demanding workload.
They have over 20 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as the provision of advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture and cultural heritage. During this time, they have undertaken over 2000 projects covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, in Europe and beyond, for public and private clients.
Presently, they are engaged on a variety of large and interesting projects, including Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations, Electrical and Gas Infrastructure, and Residential Developments, and are working for a wide selection of clients based throughout the UK, including the EDF Energy, National Grid, the Environment Agency, Transport for London, Network Rail, Wrap, The Canals and Rivers Trust and Housing Associations.
Overview of Role:
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* Improve knowledge and practical skills (based on CIEEM’s competency framework) through on-the-job learning, affiliations and through continuing education/training, and to become either a specialist in one or more areas or have a wide range of generalist skills
* Become proficient in the commercials aspects of project management, and manage selected projects (or parts of projects), meeting budgetary, quality and timeframe
Your Day-to-Day:
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* Leading ecological field surveys and undertaking the analysis of survey results
* Overseeing ecological aspects of site work
* Carrying out site practical habitat creation/management work
* Assessing the impacts of proposed developments or changes in land management, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
* Producing survey reports, Environmental Statement chapters, licence applications and other similar documents
* Carrying out research projects, reviews of documentation and/or statistical analyses
* Taking responsibility for managing small- to medium-sized projects and bids, including resource allocation, managing subcontractors, managing risk, quality assurance, client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/modifications
* General administrative/management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and Health and Safety (H&S) (including risk assessment)
* Attending project-related meetings and providing advice to clients
* Consulting with statutory and non-statutory consultees
* Providing leadership/training to junior staff
What You have to Offer:
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* Relevant first degree AND/OR second degree in relevant field
* Full driving licence
* Full member of CIEEM
* Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (working towards)
* Species-specific personal licences
If you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply. For further information, please contact Samantha Smith at Edge Careers.
