Senior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist

Job DescriptionSenior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist Location: Polegate, East Sussex Home based with 2 days office based Salary: Between £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per annum dependant on level of experience, qualifications and expertise.
Summary An Industry leaders in the delivery of site clearance, tree surgery, fencing, landscaping, grounds maintenance and ecological consultancy for commercial and public sector clients across the South East has a fantastic opportunity for a experienced Ecologist to join their team in the South East to lead our ecological projects.
Join our team to manage surveys, advise clients, and create reports, ensuring top-quality work and environmental care.
Role responsibilities may include: Provide specialist knowledge to all team members in regard to ecology matters Managing large/complex projects Provide specialist advice to clients in regard to safeguarding ecology on a variety of commercial sites.
Providing advice on best practice.
Create habitat surveys, bat surveys etc.
and generate a commercially presentable report for clients.
Undertake surveys (including dusk/dawn and night time works) ensuring relevant paperwork is completed and submitted to the QA in accordance with company policy.
Manage on site ecological issues including relocation (where appropriate licences etc are in place) of animals and advising on best practice if protected species are identified offering mitigation / alternative working methods where appropriate.
Create RAMS and ensure suitable resources are in place for any ecological sensitive works (where appropriate advising colleagues for other site works).
Analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data Technical report writing including production of preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species licence applications Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects In return you'll get to work on exciting key projects, and we'll provide the support and development you need as you work towards gaining licences to work with different protected species.
To be successful in this role you'll have: Experience in managing x projects in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy company A thorough understanding of UK survey methodology following relevant legislation, guidelines and best practice.
Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys and/or habitat surveys Report writing experience including PEA reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRA's and protected species licences A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences or a related discipline CIEEM membership Eligible for CEnv/CEcol Protected species survey licence (desirable) Current and full driving licence and willing to travel to sites and work nights where nececessary To find out more about this fantastic position get in touch with a copy of your CV.
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