Description:
As we expand our services, we are looking to appoint Consultant Ecologist’s across our offices to design and implement ecological strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain services.
This is a role requiring a strong ecological background and the ability to manage and deliver projects. You will play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and support the technical leads for high-profile projects across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial development.
This is a great chance to join a new and growing team from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support on a range of ecological projects, as well as managing aspects of projects across a range of sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, renewable energy).
- Plan and support on a range of ecological surveys and input into reports and assessments (e.g., PEA, UKHab, protected species, EcIA,, BNG Metrics, HMMPs, LEMPs).
- Provide ecological input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications.
- Support the production of BNG assessments using the Statutory Defra metric.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of bespoke BNG strategies across development projects. Including high quality onsite green infrastructure and offsite BNG solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant wildlife legislation and planning policy.
- Support with developing client relationships and ensure repeat and referral work.
- Inputs into fee proposals and multidisciplinary tenders.
- Input into project planning, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
Requirements:
- A relevant degree in ecology or related environmental discipline.
- At least 2+ years of professional experience in the ecological sector.
- Qualifying membership of CIEEM (or eligibility), working towards Associate membership.
- Knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning system.
- Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
- Proven track record of supporting on delivering ecological projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working towards protected species licences (e.g. Bats, Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse).