Senior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist
Sheffield

About the role.

We are looking for a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join a Sheffield Office and lead ecological work from this location. Appointments at Consultant Ecologist level, will also be considered.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and passionate ecologist who wants to play a key role in establishing and growing a small team of ecologists in Sheffield, supported by a wider ecology team. This role would suit a confident and ambitious ecologist seeking a pathway for rapid career progression.

As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, you will also have the opportunity to work with other disciplines, developing a broader understanding of planning and development to deliver great outcomes for people and nature.  You will be working alongside a small team of landscape and masterplanning colleagues.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The variety of projects and clients provides a diverse and interesting range of work. You will have opportunities to be involved from the strategic planning phase of projects through to implementation. You will be coordinating and delivering high-quality work and helping to appoint and develop junior members of the team. As a senior team member, you will also have an important client facing role. You will be technically accomplished and will coordinate and/or lead protected species surveys, prepare and/or oversee PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies and more.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for friendly, highly motivated and conscientious individuals, who demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for ecology.

Essential

• Relevant ecology/biology degree (2:1 or above desirable)
• Protected species survey experience, including personal species survey licences
• Habitat survey experience (including UKHab) and sound botanical skills
• Strong working knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
• Skilled with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and QGIS
• Hard-working and willing to take on new challenges
• Highly organised, able to multi-task and a strong team player who works well with others
• Forward thinking, with a keen interest in staying up to date with the latest survey techniques, guidance and innovations
• Willingness to undertake a reasonable share of night-time surveys (typically one or two per week during the main survey season), including occasional overnight stays (accommodation and subsistence paid)
• Full, clean UK driving licence, with own car insured for business use
• Membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or above)

Desirable

• Strong technical specialism (e.g. bat, ornithological or botanical skills)
• A Level 2 bat licence
• FISC level 3 or above 

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