Penguin Recruitment Ltd

 

Qualification - Degree in a relevant discipline

- Professional membership of IEEM

- Protected species licences

- Full clean driving licence

Location - Edinburgh

Experience - Considerable ecologist experience, preferably within a consultancy framework

- Demonstrable skills in field surveying, report writing, staff and project management

- Demonstrable knowledge of current legislation and EIAs

- Demonstrable knowledge of commercial awareness

Salary - £30,000 plus

Company - Multi disciplinary consultancy

Duties Include:

• Field surveys, desk studies, report writing

• Staff management and mentoring

• Preparation of ecological chapters of EIAs

• Designing and implementing habitat management and mitigation schemes

• Project management

• Managing budgets and preparation of bids

• Developing business

Typical Projects

As a senior ecologist you will join this growing constancy based in Edinburgh and cover projects across Scotland. You will work on various ecological projects and undertake relevant surveys which will include protected species surveys, phase 1 surveys, EIAs. You will write reports and conduct desk research to support findings and liaise with clients to ensure projects are successful. You will collaborate with other professionals on large scale projects and successfully coordinate project inputs. Managing and training a team of ecologists you will develop your teams skill sets to enhance the services offered. Providing support to the principal ecologist you will also be responsible for the managing and preparation of bids and the preparation of ecology chapters and licence applications.

Benefits:

• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial ecologist to join this first class, world recognised consultancy

• Excellent career progression with a rapidly expanding field and a consultancy committed to growth and development

• You will have the opportunity to work on exciting large scale projects with this award winning company, you may also get the opportunity to work on projects/ provide support to professionals further afield as this company operates world wide

• You can expect to receive a first class benefits package from this first class consultancy, which will include gym memberships, dental cover, private healthcare scheme, car scheme, childcare vouchers, professional memberships paid and many more…..

• You will receive a competitive salary supported by an excellent work environment and a work ethic that concentrates on the well being of its employees

Interested? For an initial, non- committal discussion about this vacancy and other opportunities in the environmental sector please do not hesitate to contact CLAIRE POWER of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365101, alternatively you can email your CV and we will get back to you.  E-mails to: claire.power@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This position is open to European Union Citizens or holders of UK work permits

www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk