Senior Ecologist

An excellent opportunity to join one of the largest and fastest-growing consultancies in the UK!

Role

The successful applicant will work as a Senior Ecologist, leading the company’s ecological service in its Regeneration and Infrastructure Division, offering provision of clear ecological advice and assessment on development proposals and infrastructure schemes, habitat creation and management schemes, including managing habitat and species surveys and reviewing reports.

The successful applicant will provide mitigation advice and input to design and undertake project management of ecological projects. The successful applicant will also take responsibility for the management of the team and development of its staff, quality of service and outputs, winning work and growing the business.

Requirements

The applicant will experience in the following:

• Degree in ecology or relevant subject
• Extensive experience in the environmental field (preferably in the consultancy sector)
• Experience in interfacing with other environmental disciplines
• Experience in managing and Leading ecological teams
• Ecological habitat surveys (phase 1 and NVC)
• Protected species surveys
• Protected species Licenses
• Ecological impact assessment

The successful candidate will have the ability to take ownership and responsibility for personal performance and personal development; be organised and methodical in approach to work; possess excellent communication skills and be a strong team player, coupled with the ability to support and mentor Junior members of the team. Their interest in the delivery of high quality ecological advice will be augmented by a developed sense of commercial awareness.

For an informal chat call Katie on 0870 603 9071 ext 3278 or submit your CV to me today at: environmental@monarchrecruitment.co.uk

Only those with current, valid documentation to work in the UK should apply for these vacancies.