Ecologist
Function: Ecology including surveying, reporting, and mitigation mainly for development projects
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £19,000 - £30000 + benefits package Dependant on experience and qualification/ licences
Offices Based in: Essex
Work Area: National - mainly south and east of England and Midlands
Deadline: 6th Feb 2012
As a minimum must have:
- At least 3 years Environmental consultancy experience, sound technical knowledge and aproven track record of project management and successful client account management or similar.
- Hold at least 2 protected species licence (Bat and GCN preferable) and have extensive surveying experience, including Phase 1, protected species surveys and also Environmental Impact Assessment.
- In-depth knowledge of protected species surveys
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Local Authority Experience in an position relating to ecology would be preferred
As a minimum must be able to:
- Carry out Ecological surveys (Phase 1 Habitat and protected species)
- Produce reports, management plans, protected species mitigation strategies for planning projects or management of projects
- Complete comprehensive field surveys
- Represent the company in all matters relating to Ecology for TMA clients, client team members, always providing pragmatic and cost effective solutions
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and planning requirements
- Demonstrate experience in managing projects including financial management, producing fee proposals, and tendering for work
Qualifications/Memberships:
- Ecology Degree
- IEEM membership
- Extra curricula activities relating to ecology, lecturing and publications would be a plus
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.
- A full UK driving license .
- Be prepared to work throughout the UK as required and potentially outside the UK depending on contracts available at the time.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of projects working for an established and growing multi-disciplinary consultancy practice .
To register your interest please sends your CV with any supporting information to info@tma-consultants.co.uk