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The Ecology Consultancy is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist, based in our Norwich office, to be involved in all areas of our work but with an emphasis on dealing with protected species issues, in particular bats. We are one of the largest dedicated ecology company in the county and have forged close relationships with private and public sector organisations, working on small to large scale housing developments, road, rail and port infrastructure, historic building renovation and district wide habitat and green infrastructure appraisals.
We are passionate about what we do and our staff enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment with an emphasis on continuing professional development and career progression. Our staff pride themselves on the quality of their work, our ability to influence scheme design for the benefit of biodiversity and enjoy working closely with our clients design teams.
We are now seeking to employ an experienced Senior Ecologist to work within our small but well established team in our Norwich office. Our current workload includes survey, assessment and mitigation work on a wide variety of projects comprising; housing developments, county-wide local wildlife site reviews, wind farms, solar farms, highway works and infrastructure schemes. Our clients include architects, planning consultants, engineering companies, statutory agencies and local authorities.
What will the Senior Ecologist do?
Work will centre on the Project Management and successful delivery of surveys, impact assessments and mitigation for legally protected species. The Senior Ecologist will be required to carry out surveys and manage individual contracts so as to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to deadline. This will involve: liaising with clients, consultants and consultees, acquiring data from third parties; organising and supervising staff and sub-contractors as well as preparing maps and writing and reviewing high quality reports. They will also have responsibility for the general running of the office and business development in co-operation with other staff and to help with the marketing and promotion of the company. We are looking for a confident, experienced and positive-minded team player who can lead, work on their own initiative, maintain excellent client relationships and help to bring in new and repeat business. The Senior Ecologist will have excellent ecological skills in addition to the ability to communicate clearly to colleagues, clients and other third parties.
Person specification
An appropriate degree(s)
Full Member of the CIEEM
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ecological consultancy or other relevant work.
Excellent fieldwork and report writing skills including: protected species surveys, EPSM applications, ES chapters and ecological management plans.
Experience in ECOP, CEMP, LEMP, EMP and the application of BS42020 would be an advantage
Be able to critically review own work and possess a minimum 2 years of reviewing others work,
Must be competent in the survey of and mitigation for one or more of the following key protected species: bats, badgers, birds, dormice, great crested newts, reptiles, and water voles,
Hold an EPS and/or conservation licence for one or more of the above species groups;
In depth knowledge of the application of UK and relevant European environmental legislation and policy
Up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for a range of protected species
Have proven project and staff management experience
Able to respond promptly and professionally to clients with advice and consultation from colleagues if required.
Evidence of effective relationships with a number of important clients, offering advice and guidance.
Be able to manage own workload, be proactive in managing projects and be able to delegate to and provide support to Ecologists as appropriate
Be proficient in customer service and able to deliver and lead training events and workshops, both internally to The Ecology Consultancy and externally to clients and other stakeholders
Be personable and a team player
Have a full clean UK driving licence
What do we offer?
- Salary on a scale commensurate with experience
- 25 days Annual leave
- Generous training budget
- Staff support/mentoring
- Flextime and TOIL
- Pension scheme
- Season ticket loan
Applications (your CV and a covering letter) should be emailed to Rachel Saunders – rachel@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk or by post to: The Ecology Consultancy, Thorpe House, 79 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1UA.
The Ecology Consultancy aims to promote equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients as is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.
