Senior Ecologist - Reading, United Kingdom - Greenbridge Recruitment

Greenbridge Recruitment
Greenbridge Recruitment
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Reading, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Greenbridge Recruitment is currently looking to speak with experienced Ecologists to join an established AJ100 Consultancy based near either Reading or Milton Keynes.


About the role:


Ideally we are looking for an experienced Senior, Principal or even Associate level Ecologist, to join an expanding, established team looking to open services in these locations.

While based within either of these two offices on a hybrid basis, our client has projects throughout the UK.

They boast a wide range of clients and projects across multiple sectors and with a range of sister companies to enable them to complete the majority of work on all projects.


With this expansion they are looking for someone who could, in time, help in building, growing and leading the southern team from the bottom up.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a well known national consultancy and become a pinnacle member of the Southern team.

You will lead and manage;

  • Extended phase 1 habitat/UK Habitat Classification System
  • Protected species surveys
  • Mitigation proposals and habitat creation schemes
  • Collaboration with the landscape team to support Biodiversity Net Gain
  • Supervising projects under EPS licences for bats and great crested newts
  • Technical reports for planning submission
  • BREEAM Assessments,
  • Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
  • Involvement with EIA

Salary & Benefits:


The role will offer flexible / hybrid working, a competitive salary based on experience and ability (circa £32,000 - £45,000 DOE), 25 days annual leave, annual professional subscriptions paid, workplace pension scheme, a very generous TOIL scheme, annual tailored training opportunities and an excellent employee driven working environment.


About You:


Ideally as an experienced Ecologist you will have Survey licences for Bats, Great Crested Newts and also a good knowledge of mitigation alongside previous submission of development licences.

Applicants working towards licences will also be considered and are welcomed to apply.


A good working knowledge of undertaking BNG assessments with the DEFRA v3.1 Metric and also preparation of ecological impact assessments and Ecology chapters, used towards EIA would also be advantageous.

We would love to hear from you if you are / have;

  • Degree qualified in a relevant field.
  • A full member of working towards full membership of CIEEM.
  • Excellent working knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning process, habitat and protected species surveying.
  • A good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments utilising the Defra Metric.
  • Experience of project management, preparing fee quotes and excellent report writing skills.
  • Competent computer skills including use of QGIS mapping and bat call analysis software.
  • Be selfmotivated with an ability to communicate effectively, including management/mentoring of junior staff as part of a team.

How to Apply:


Salary:
£32,000.00-£45,000.00 per year


Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:


  • UK Ecology: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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