Senior Ecologist - Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom - Elton Ecology Ltd

Description

About The Role

Location:Castle Donington, East Midlands / Flexible working

Salary: £35,000 – £43,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Contract Type:Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Job Overview

Are you an Ecologist seeking your next career opportunity? Or perhaps you're an established
Senior Ecologist hungry for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive consultancy with an
industry-leading CPD budget? Look no further Join us at Elton Ecology and unlock your
potential with our progressive team.

As a Senior Ecologist, you'll lead and deliver projects to our clients with excellence and
efficiency, all while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity. You'll play a
pivotal role in independently conducting site surveys, mentoring junior staff, producing
technical reports, and expanding your expertise into exciting new areas like biodiversity net
gain.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management.
  
• Supporting clients through all project stages.
  
• Planning and undertaking ecological surveys.
  
• Liaising and negotiating with statutory agencies and other stakeholders.
  
• Producing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and
  Ecological Impact Assessment.
  
• Preparation of fee quotes and tenders.
  
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
  
• Deliver work to a high professional standard and act within the CIEEM Professional Code of
  Conduct at all times.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree in Ecology or related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of ecology, legislation, and best practice guidelines in England.
  
• Membership of appropriate professional body (e.g., CIEEM) or willingness to apply.
  
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), or keen to
  develop skills in these areas.
  
• Ability to undertake UKHab Surveys independently and/or holding protected species
  licence(s).
  
• Interest in project management, client liaison, tendering, and business development
  activities.
  
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
  
• Eligible to work in the UK.
  

Benefits

• Annual performance-linked bonus scheme.
  
• Flexible working.
  
• Access to company pool cars.
  
• Work laptop and mobile phone.
  
• Generous training budget.
  
• Professional membership and protected species licence fees covered.
  
• Time off in lieu (TOIL).
  
• Convenient office location in a period building set in landscaped grounds.