Overview

Place Services is at the forefront of environmental consultancy in the public sector, and our people are integral to our success. The growth of our commercial practice means we are now looking for a resourceful, confident and professional senior ecologist to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

We aspire to enhance places through a collaborative approach and unrivalled expertise in assessment, design, planning and management. For the right individuals, we offer a competitive salary, a generous benefit and training package, and a truly varied workload.  You will have the opportunity to work as part of a specialist team on a wide range of exciting projects focused on ecological survey and assessment (both client side and on behalf of Local Planning Authorities), planning policy support, and sustainable development.

We need an experienced Senior Ecological Consultant with extensive knowledge of the planning system and significant experience of protected species legislation (preferably holding one or more Natural England survey licences).  All applicants should have Full membership of CIEEM (or be eligible for this grade) and the ability to respond pragmatically and creatively to challenging deadlines and a varied workload.

Based in our offices in Chelmsford, you will work as part of a performance-driven team of dedicated professionals, delivering an exciting array of projects across the south-east. We will be looking to interview for these roles on 3rd November 2017.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Neil Harvey, Natural Environment Manager at neil.harvey@essex.gov.uk.

Apply here.  Please see our website for further information about the team and the work we undertake. www.placeservices@essex.gov.uk