Overview

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Join our multidisciplinary organisation as a Senior Ecologist and contribute to a wide range of projects, which will allow you to make a real impact.

As our new Senior Ecologist, you will work on cutting-edge projects concerning terrestrial ecology. You will lead and deliver protected species surveys and assist in all survey work from the project inception and proposal stages to the completion of ecology reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and survey reports. You will provide advice on mitigation measures using best practices. You will give ecological assessment and advice as a technical expert through all stages of the project lifecycle, including preparing Ecological Impact Assessments, Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species License applications, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Method Statements.

What you bring

You will have an extensive ecological understanding and over 5 years of demonstrable experience working on a range of development projects, including undertaking baseline surveys and drafting reports with a relevant degree in an environmental/ecological or similar subject (equivalent non-degree qualification will be considered). You are a dependable, proactive and self-motivated colleague. You are flexible, adaptive, innovative and willing to develop your career. You have extensive experience in the delivery of, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species License applications, and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.

Furthermore you also have:

  • Natural England protected species survey licenses, in particular for bats. Experience as the named ecologist on mitigation licenses would be advantageous.
  • Full CIEEM member.
  • Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience and/or liaising with Contractors.
  • A willingness to travel occasionally and a valid UK driving license will be required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of “Enhancing Society Together” drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.

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