Ecologist

Southampton, UK

Salary : £NEG+

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Ecologist to assist in the continued delivery of specialist Environmental Consultancy Services within a major international consultancy.

The environment team provides a wide range of specialist environmental support to internal and external clients and has an increasing workload within both the transportation and development sectors. The team is currently looking to expand to meet its current and future commitments thus progression prospects are excellent.

Mentoring towards Chartered Environmentalist status will be provided if necessary. Based in Southampton, duties will principally involve the provision of ecological surveys and assessments for proposed highways engineering works. This will include subsequent contract document preparation, and ensuring that ecological requirements are satisfied during the construction process. You will provide ecological input to EIAs for transport related projects and other development schemes elsewhere in the UK, necessitating short periods away form base.

Candidate Specification

Essential

• First degree in Ecology or directly related subject.
• 2 years minimum relevant consultancy experience
• Must be a member of IEEM
• Good report writing skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Participatory experience of statutory environmental assessment procedures
• Direct experience of obtaining variety of protected species licences and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• A second degree in Ecology or a related subject and 2 years in a commercial environment
• EcIA experience, preferably connected to Highways or other transportation major schemes
• Working knowledge of the requirements of documents such as WebTAG and DMRB

To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting Job Reference PMEC4951/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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