Senior Ecologist

Southampton, UK

Salary : £38K+

Our client is an international consultancy business that offers exciting opportunities for individuals wanting to make a difference. Their ecological team has substantially grown offering professional and highly competitive services to a range of clients.

To support the growing demand for ecological services they now have an exciting role for a Senior Ecologist to join their existing team in Southampton.

The successful applicant will be -

• Responsible for providing technical competency across the ecological discipline.
• Undertaking field assessments as identified by the team leader.
• Writing and checking of reports to clients.
• Communications to clients and statutory bodies.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Ecology, Environmental Biology or equivalent, a post-graduate qualification an advantage, but not essential.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in ecological consultancy.
• Experience in undertaking extended Phase 1 ecological assessments, ecological impact assessments and environmental impact assessments is essential.
• Excellent experience and understanding of EU and UK legislation is essential.
• Protected species experience is essential; a bats licence would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of managing ecological project in the infrastructure industry would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in project management would be an advantage.
• Member of the Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (IEEM).

Generic Skills

• Good report writing and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent team working and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong abilities to work independently
• Good ability to take the initiative, make rational decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, with extended periods of time working away from home. Clean driving licence.

The company offers highly competitive salaries depending on experience and responsibilities, plus a company-performance related pay bonus and pension.

We need someone who has run their own projects, can mentor staff, and has good Ecological Impact Assessment experience. They also need to be a full member of IEEM and preferably (though not essentially) need to be a Chartered Environmentalist, if they are not they will need to want to work towards it and have the experience to make up for not having it.

A lot of candidates are protected species specialists and while this of interest, what is paramount is someone who can write reports - hence the main ask is for someone with Ecological Impact Assessment experience.

To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting Job Reference PMEC4880/EW to: Paul@MSAltd.uk.com.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who possess current, valid documentation to work in the
United Kingdom.

Please visit our website for more opportunities www.MSAltd.uk.com

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