Penguin Recruitment Ltd

 

Cambridge, UK

An excellent opportunity has arisen within this world leading consultancy for a highly experienced and qualified ecologist to join this expanding and busy ecology team. The opportunity exists to take a prominent role within the team and act as a lead to the technical team of 12 ecologists, and support the director of ecology in delivering high profile large scale projects across the UK.

Qualification- CEnv status desirable, MSc/ BSc in a relevant discipline, full membership of IEEM, holder of or previously held (within last 5 years) protected species licences. Full clean driving licence.

Location- Cambridge

Experience- A strong ecology consultancy background, with specific knowledge of protected species – Bats, Dormouse and GCN of particular interest. Those with a strong background in working of public sector projects (DEFRA, NE) will be at an advantage as will those with a demonstrable track record in delivering EcIAs and developing a successful business stream within the ecology market. Those with specific knowledge of working on Water and Power industry projects will be of particular interest.

Salary- £34,000 plus

Company- Multidisciplinary consultancy, 14,000

Duties Include:

• Further developing the ecology business with existing and new clients

• Staff management and mentoring

• Travel to field sites/ client meetings as necessary

• Project management and delivery

• Application of NE disturbance and development licences

• Environmental Impact assessments, preparing chapters and report writing

• Collaborating with staff form other disciplines

• Marketing the protected species capabilities of the team

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Currently the team have a large portfolio of projects within the Water and Power sectors, examples of current workload includes flood and river defence schemes, wind farm developments, utility upgrades, pipeline schemes.

Benefits:

• An excellent opportunity to join an award winning, highly successful consultancy

• Excellent career opportunities within an expanding department

• Competitive salary

• Full benefits scheme which includes pension, healthcare, generous annual leave, car scheme for senior staff, subsidised leisure facilities and many more

• Professional and ;progressive working environment

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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