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    Senior Ecologist - Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom - Astute People

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    Astute People Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Astute's Renewables team is retained exclusively with a leading Environmental Consultancy with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Ecologist for its Inverness site.


    The strategically important Senior Ecologist role comes with a salary up to £40,000, company performance bonus, employee development programs, pension, flexible working and more.


    If you're a Senior Ecologist or Ecologist looking to move into a Senior role and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

    Responsibilities and duties

    Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:


    Work in co-operation with other Ecologists and Environmental Consultants to deliver a variety of Ecological, Ornithological and Environmental surveys and Ecological Clark of Works - in support of renewable energy developments.

    Including Wind and Solar Farms and other clean energy sources.
    Planning and project managing ecological surveys.
    Writing and compiling technical reports in support of projects and Ecological Impact Assessments.
    Supporting clients before and during construction phases of renewable energy developments.
    Working with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, land owners, authorities and non-government organisations. Maintaining relationships with these bodies.
    Assisting in business development activities such as costing estimations to help develop tenders and other commercial matters.
    Mentoring of junior members of the ecology team.

    Professional qualifications

    We are looking for someone with the following:

    A Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Environmental, Zoology or similar field of study.

    Ideally, a minimum of 3 years experience in Ecological work, carrying out ecological surveys, supporting ECoW and understanding legislative/regulatory environmental frameworks.

    A full member of CIEEM - The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Additionally, holding a Protected Species Survey Licence would be advantageous but not essential.
    Strong field work experience and intending to develop career skills.
    Understanding of the legislation and guidance within the UK.

    Personal skills

    The Senior Ecologist role would suit someone who has:

    Excellent project management and report writing skills.
    A strong attention to detail.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and able to proactively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.
    A strong respect to health and safety in the work place and during fieldworks.
    A Full UK Driving Licence - due to rural nature of our fieldwork.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Ecologist role

    Salary up to £40,000
    Company performance bonus
    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    Pension Scheme, career development path - with committed mentoring, cycle to work scheme.
    Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

    We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

    We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

    Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful


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