Senior Ecologist

Overview

Senior Ecologist Job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible senior ecologist to join our team. You will have a good biological degree, at least 3 years’ relevant professional experience and be either an associate or a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). You will have a high level of technical ecological expertise.

Roles & responsibilities

Managing small and large scale projects
Undertaking ecology related fieldwork at sites throughout South Wales
Liaising with clients and other organisations to promote strong working relationships and effective communication
Essential Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Be able to critically review own work have experience of reviewing others work, including preliminary ecological appraisal and protected species survey reports
An ecological degree or related subject
Associate or Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Excellent field skills
Extensive surveying experience including Phase 1/preliminary ecological appraisal and protected species surveys
Hold a bat survey license
Thorough understanding of UK/EU nature conservation legislation and planning policy
Experience of work in ecological consultancy
Desirable Requirements

It would be advantageous to hold UK protected fauna species survey and mitigation licences or be close to attaining them.
Other Requirements

Must be physically fit and be willing and able to able to work in all weather conditions necessary to carry out collection of data
Be prepared to work throughout South and West Wales as required
Flexible on working hours, as there will be a significant amount of evening and night work
A full UK driving license
Access to your own car, insured for business use