POSITION:       Senior/ Principal Ecologist
LOCATION:      Nottingham/ Birmingham

Our client is seeking for an experienced and enthusiastic ecologist to join a growing Ecology Team.  You will work within our integrated ecology and planning team on a wide range of property-related developments across the UK.

The role will be working with our team of six ecologists from an office or home location. The role will be a good mix of office and ecology fieldwork which can necessitate working away from home overnight during the week. The role provides significant scope for developing contacts through a range of social and networking events and would suit someone wishing to build long-lasting relationships. To develop your professional career we have a healthy training budget to actively encourage technical and personal growth.

The role would particularly suit someone who is keen to develop a deep understanding of the property sector who would benefit from working alongside our planning and residential agents on projects from the early stage right through to construction and long-term management. The role would be of particular interest to someone keen to work alongside an ecological contracting team supporting the implementation of protected species mitigation post consent.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – co-ordination of field surveys, managing project budgets, supporting liaison and consultations with statutory and non-statutory consultees
• Ecological field surveys and coordinating and mentoring junior members of staff and supporting improving in-field data collection techniques
• Undertaking assessment of the impacts of proposed developments (e.g. EIA and non-EIA, HRA), developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
• Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and the use of DEFRA metric
• Attending meetings with the internal team and clients.
• Supporting delivery of in-house training.
• General administrative / management tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and health and safety (including risk assessment), and marketing.

Capabilities & Qualifications

• Experience of working within a planning or environmental consultancy
• A relevant degree preferable full member of CIEEM
• An understanding of wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment under the EIA regulations
• Knowledge of plant or animal groups with a specialism
• Excellent commercial and project management skills
• Ability to support coordination of a survey team of ecologists
• Full driving licence

Successful candidates with the required skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package. You can expect:

• To work in a friendly environment with excellent opportunities to learn about the property sector;
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance;
• Generous support package for professional development through both internal and external training;
• Generous car allowance;
• Payment of membership fees to relevant professional body;
• The opportunity to work with, and help in developing use of, new and exciting technologies in the field;
• To be encouraged to have your say on how the company aims are delivered;
• Contributions to a pension
• Flexible working including options for home working;
• Company-funded regular staff social events throughout the year.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.

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