Overview

We are seeking a motivated ecologist to take a leadership role at Lepus specialising in BNG but also carrying out protected species surveys and contributing to wider Lepus projects. In this role you will use your ecological expertise to deliver a range of projects that exceed client expectations and contribute toward your passion for nature’s recovery.

Alongside colleagues, you will be responsible for the management and safe delivery of complex, high-profile and interesting projects, on time and on budget, working with clients, consultees, collaborators and sub-contractors, where required.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic assessments of land parcels to establish high level BNG risks and opportunities
  • Delivery of BNG assessments (including UKHabs field survey and metric) for developments and landowners
  • Create Habitat Management and Monitoring plans, including monitoring/verification visits
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Protected species surveys
  • Use your experience to support ecology deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessments / Habitats Regulations Assessments & SANG and SANG studies
  • Report production and technical review/authorisation to ensure quality standards
  • Deliver BNG training to a range of stakeholders, clients and collaborators
  • Efficient and professional client relationship management
  • Project management (including budgetary and resource planning of projects)

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of working in a consultancy,  with some knowledge and/or experience of delivering BNG projects
  • Extensive practical experience of UKHabs survey methodology in a variety of habitats/development contexts
  • Masters degree or extensive transferrable skills in a related discipline
  • Knowledge of the principles and application of BNG in a commercial setting, including measurement tools
  • Delivery of protected species surveys
  • Application of Small Sites and Biodiversity Metrics
  • Design and delivery of BNG services including onsite and offsite gain, strategic BNG to inform land sale/purchase risk/opportunity modelling, use of metric and field assessment
  • Report writing and technical review
  • Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Screening Reports and Management Plans
  • Client liaison, management & project management experience
  • Professional membership (CIEEM and/or IEMA)
  • Critical thinking and application of ecological/environmental knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for people and wildlife
  • Ideally experienced and licensed to carry out protected species surveys
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