Senior Ecologist - Southampton, United Kingdom - ECOSA

Description

Senior Ecologist

ECOSA are pleased to be seeking a
Senior Ecologist to join us at our head office in rural Hampshire.

As a key member of our consultancy team, your enthusiasm for ecology and flexible approach will equip you well in supporting our expanding business.

With the support of our consultants, you will use your expertise to provide sound advice and deliver a wide range of survey and mitigation solutions across a diverse and expanding portfolio of projects to ensure our clients' development and conservation goals are successful in respect of ecology.

About You
You will have
a minimum of five years experience gained in ecological consultancy, local authority or a planning environment.

You will carry out a range of field surveys, including extended Phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys, alongside day-to-day office-based work such as client and regulatory authority liaison, managing surveyor teams, report writing and budget management.

You will also be expect to support our junior ecologists and will invest time in their development.

You would also have experience in taking on responsibility for the quality assurance of deliverables which would form part of this role.

Experience in managing client relationships and an ability to secure repeat business would be highly beneficial.

ECOSA strive for excellence and you will use your continuously expanding knowledge base to contribute directly to the growth and reputation of the company.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Full CIEEM membership;
• Hold at least one but preferably two Natural England / Natural Resources Wales protected species class licences;
• Minimum of five years postqualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy;
• Minimum of two to three years of managing larger scale ecological projects:
• An accomplished and broad background in ecological survey and assessment techniques;
• Proven experience of undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and producing high quality Ecological Impact Assessments and other technical reports;
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and designing Biodiversity Net Gain solutions;
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance;
• Good understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessment;
• Experience of project coordination, budget management and Health and Safety risk management;
• Be a team player with exceptional verbal and written communications skills;
• Experience in reviewing the work of junior colleagues;
• Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills;
• A full driving licence; and
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills

• Carry out UKHab compliant surveys;
• Experience in using DEFRA Metric 3.1;
• Habitats Regulations Assessment experience;
• Hold Natural England / Natural Resources Wales protected species licences specifically in relation to either hazel dormouse or bats (CL18);
• Have recently obtained a Natural England Development Licence; and / or
• Other qualifications such as tree climbing and aerial rescue.

What ECOSA can offer you

ECOSA has a dedicated team of ecologists who are committed to the success of the business.

We are therefore committed to the development of our staff and as part of the team you will have access to:

• A competitive salary in the range of £28,000 £38,000 depending on experience;
• Flexible hours over the summer months with the opportunity to accrue either TOIL or paid overtime;
• Flexibility to work from home with prior agreement;
• A mentoring system to promote your development and encourage your progression with reference to the CIEEM Competency Framework;
• A generous structured training budget and regular inhouse training;
• An extensive support network within the company to provide guidance and specialist advice;
• A relaxed office environment;
• Regular social events and yearly charity days; and
• A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds and lunch area.

How to Apply

If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact Richard Chilcott, Principal Ecologist in the first instance.


Salary:
£28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 03/03/2023


Reference ID:
Senior Ecologist