Senior Ecologist - Bedford, United Kingdom - GCB Recruitment

GCB Recruitment

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Bedford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees' long-term careers and offers hybrid working?

Our clients, a well-established multidisciplinary practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors are currently looking for such an individual to join their team as a Senior Ecologist.

Working hours:

Hybrid working min. 3 days in the office

The successful Senior Ecologist will be offered:

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension
Enjoyable working environment
Professional memberships paid
Cycle to work scheme
Training and career progression
Expenses

Senior Ecologist requirements:

First or secondclass degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Full membership of CIEEM with 3 years post experience
UK Driving license and access to own car
Good working knowledge of Office software packages
Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
Botanical ID skills
Been involved in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence
Experience in large, multidisciplinary projects
Recognize lowland UK habitat types, and have indepth knowledge of their ecology and management

As a Senior Ecologist, your role will involve the following:

Manage and take ownership of projects
Undertake EIAlevel ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA)
Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
Work at the other offices when required
Work away from home as required to complete site surveys
Undertake risk assessments as necessary
Develop the practices of ecology work, particularly in the East Midlands, London and the South-East

This job has been posted by GCB Agency Recruitment Ltd, acting as the Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, working on behalf of their client who is confidential at this stage.