Penguin Recruitment Ltd

 

Leeds, UK

This expanding ecology team within a highly successful multidisciplinary consultancy currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Protected species ecologist to join their Leeds team to work on a variety of high profile projects across the North of England.

Candidates for this role will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in protected species surveying and mitigation those with experience of preparing disturbance licences for Natural England will be at an advantage. The successful candidate will hold a relevant (ecology related) degree/ MSc, Full membership of IEEM, and current protected species licences for NE- Dormouse and GCN ideal. Candidates with a proven track record in the water and energy sectors will be of particular interest.

The role will be based in Leeds and typically project work will be kin the surrounding region, there fore candidates must be prepared to travel to field sites as required.

The salary for the role is depending on skills and experience but anticipated to be in the region of £25,000 - £35,000.

Duties Include:

• Planning and undertaking field surveys

• Project and staff management

• Preparing ecological chapters for EIA, Report writing and reviews

• Liaising with clients and stakeholders

• Travel to field sites across the North of England

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and leading ecology team in the UK. Within the role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in the infrastructure, renewable energy and utilities sectors.

The focus of the role will be on protected species – so you will work at the fore front of protected species protection and mitigations and enhance the conservation importance on sites.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Positive and friendly working environment

• Full benefits package

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Award winning consultancy

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

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