Senior Ecologist

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Environment
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £38,000 - £46,000 (DoE)

Senior Ecologist - Permanent Job - £38,000 - £46,000 DOE - Bristol

Your new company


My client is a consultancy focussing on sustainable development, climate change risk, energy & carbon management/reduction, natural capital, ESG and the like. They have genuine values which feed into the work that they do and embodies their aim to create climate resilience.

Your new role


They are looking for a Senior Ecologist, you’ll be a driven individual and motivated to help run a successful consultancy. You’ll be based from their Bristol office. You’ll be able to work on complex projects from inception to completion.

Main duties could include…

  • Support with high-impact ecology and biodiversity projects
  • Produce complex EcIAs, HRAs or other non-typical assessments and reports.
  • Lead simple to medium complexity field surveys including UKHab / PEA and bat surveys.
  • Manage biodiversity net gain projects.
  • Support with the running of a successful ecology team
  • Conduct business development and be present at industry events


What you'll need to succeed


  • BSc and/or MSc in a relevant degree
  • Protected species license holder
  • Full CIEEM membership and working toward chartership (ideal)
  • Excellent report writing skills and QA experience.
  • Strong GIS skills (ideal)
  • Excellent working knowledge of the UKHab and BNG metrics / guidelines.
  • Strong botanical skills and ideally FISC
    qualified
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Always stay up to date with evolving legislation and methods.


What you'll get in return


  • Competitive salary of £38,000 - £46,000 (Depending on experience)
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Support towards professional memberships and licenses.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Hybrid working with the possibility of working abroad part of the year.
  • Employee perk scheme (health and well-being based).
  • Two volunteer days per year
  • Enhanced family policies.
  • Training in your discipline as well as others (both formal and relaxed).
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with offices closed over the Christmas period


What you need to do now


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