Senior Ecologist
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- England,South East,Hampshire
- full-time
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Ecologist
£45000
Onsite- Petersfield, Hampshire
Company Vehicle Fuel Card
40 hours per week. 8-5pm Monday to Friday, hour off for lunch
This role will require some out of hours working associated with ecological surveys, including weekends, evenings and overnight.
Benefits: 20 day holidays plus bank holidays Pension Salary exchange pension programme.
Must Haves
* Degree in Environment/Ecology-related subject
* Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and working towards full membership
* Significant recent experience as an Ecologist
* Excellent report-writing skills with significant experience in independently producing reports
* Experience in managing own ecological projects from conception to completion including working on sites requiring Phase 2 and protected species surveys
* Experience in producing a range of ecological survey reports covering different species and habitats
* Confident and capable in habitat identification using UKHab methods and botanical species identification (working at FISC level 3 as minimum)
* Knowledge and understanding of current wildlife legislation and UK policy
* Holds at least one protected species survey class licence (ideally for hazel dormouse) and working towards more
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills
* A good understanding of and application of health safety and environment practices
* Flexibility in your approach to work and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Physically fit and able and willing to work in inclement weather
* Self-motivated and a team player
* Full UK driving licence
Description
* Provide support and in-depth guidance in many aspects of ecological conservation.
* Assist with management of ecology resources within the company.
* Assist in the development of ecological management strategies, plans and budget
* costs as required.
* Advise on habitat management and current wildlife legislations, as required.
* Produce technical reports in a timely manner and to a high standard.
* Review reports of colleagues on a regular basis.
* Undertake ecological surveying and logistics planning at a variety of sites, as required. Undertake Preliminary Ecological Assessments (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (ECiAs)
* and Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
* Lead on protected species surveys and reports, depending on experience and/or survey
* licenses.
* Lead on ecological data collation, analysis, monitoring and reporting. Lead on protected species/habitat mitigation measures, depending on experience and survey licences. Lead on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of measures, providing periodic updates.
* Assist with maintaining and developing the Environmental Management System to include updating policies and documents.
* Mentor and support the professional development of junior ecologists and ecologists within the team.
* Provide regular updates to colleagues and the Environment Manager and Principal Ecologist, keeping them informed of works and progress.
* Observe and follow all applicable safe methods of working, and health, safety and environmental rules/procedures. Report any incidents or Close Calls immediately to the appropriate person.
* Undertake training as required by your manager or the Company.
* Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures.
* Be a ambassador, upholding and reflecting the ethos and values of the Company.
* Work in accordance with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
* Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Company.
* Work flexibly and be receptive and adaptable to a changing environment within a growing Company.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Degree in Environment/Ecology-related subject.
* Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
* (CIEEM) and working towards full membership.
* Significant recent experience as an Ecologist.
* Excellent report-writing skills with significant experience in independently producing
* reports.
* Experience in managing own ecological projects from conception to completion, including working on sites requiring Phase 2 and protected species surveys.
* Experience in producing a range of ecological survey reports covering different species and habitats.
* Confident and capable in habitat identification using UKHab methods and botanical species identification (working at FISC level 3 as minimum).
* Knowledge and understanding of current wildlife legislation and UK policy.
* Holds at least one protected species survey class licence (ideally for hazel dormouse) and working towards more.
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
* A good understanding of, and application of health, safety and environment practices.
* Flexibility in your approach to work and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Physically fit and able and willing to work in inclement weather.
* Self-motivated and a team player.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate degree or diploma in Environment/Ecology-related subject
* Accredited agent on at least one mitigation licence for a protected species in the past 3 years.
* Holds a PTS card.
* Experience of working in the rail industry.
* Experience in managing or developing more inexperienced colleagues.
* Experienced in working on infrastructure projects.
* GIS experience
£45000
Onsite- Petersfield, Hampshire
Company Vehicle Fuel Card
40 hours per week. 8-5pm Monday to Friday, hour off for lunch
This role will require some out of hours working associated with ecological surveys, including weekends, evenings and overnight.
Benefits: 20 day holidays plus bank holidays Pension Salary exchange pension programme.
Must Haves
* Degree in Environment/Ecology-related subject
* Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and working towards full membership
* Significant recent experience as an Ecologist
* Excellent report-writing skills with significant experience in independently producing reports
* Experience in managing own ecological projects from conception to completion including working on sites requiring Phase 2 and protected species surveys
* Experience in producing a range of ecological survey reports covering different species and habitats
* Confident and capable in habitat identification using UKHab methods and botanical species identification (working at FISC level 3 as minimum)
* Knowledge and understanding of current wildlife legislation and UK policy
* Holds at least one protected species survey class licence (ideally for hazel dormouse) and working towards more
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills
* A good understanding of and application of health safety and environment practices
* Flexibility in your approach to work and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Physically fit and able and willing to work in inclement weather
* Self-motivated and a team player
* Full UK driving licence
Description
* Provide support and in-depth guidance in many aspects of ecological conservation.
* Assist with management of ecology resources within the company.
* Assist in the development of ecological management strategies, plans and budget
* costs as required.
* Advise on habitat management and current wildlife legislations, as required.
* Produce technical reports in a timely manner and to a high standard.
* Review reports of colleagues on a regular basis.
* Undertake ecological surveying and logistics planning at a variety of sites, as required. Undertake Preliminary Ecological Assessments (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (ECiAs)
* and Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
* Lead on protected species surveys and reports, depending on experience and/or survey
* licenses.
* Lead on ecological data collation, analysis, monitoring and reporting. Lead on protected species/habitat mitigation measures, depending on experience and survey licences. Lead on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of measures, providing periodic updates.
* Assist with maintaining and developing the Environmental Management System to include updating policies and documents.
* Mentor and support the professional development of junior ecologists and ecologists within the team.
* Provide regular updates to colleagues and the Environment Manager and Principal Ecologist, keeping them informed of works and progress.
* Observe and follow all applicable safe methods of working, and health, safety and environmental rules/procedures. Report any incidents or Close Calls immediately to the appropriate person.
* Undertake training as required by your manager or the Company.
* Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures.
* Be a ambassador, upholding and reflecting the ethos and values of the Company.
* Work in accordance with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
* Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Company.
* Work flexibly and be receptive and adaptable to a changing environment within a growing Company.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Degree in Environment/Ecology-related subject.
* Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
* (CIEEM) and working towards full membership.
* Significant recent experience as an Ecologist.
* Excellent report-writing skills with significant experience in independently producing
* reports.
* Experience in managing own ecological projects from conception to completion, including working on sites requiring Phase 2 and protected species surveys.
* Experience in producing a range of ecological survey reports covering different species and habitats.
* Confident and capable in habitat identification using UKHab methods and botanical species identification (working at FISC level 3 as minimum).
* Knowledge and understanding of current wildlife legislation and UK policy.
* Holds at least one protected species survey class licence (ideally for hazel dormouse) and working towards more.
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
* A good understanding of, and application of health, safety and environment practices.
* Flexibility in your approach to work and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Physically fit and able and willing to work in inclement weather.
* Self-motivated and a team player.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate degree or diploma in Environment/Ecology-related subject
* Accredited agent on at least one mitigation licence for a protected species in the past 3 years.
* Holds a PTS card.
* Experience of working in the rail industry.
* Experience in managing or developing more inexperienced colleagues.
* Experienced in working on infrastructure projects.
* GIS experience
Job number 1100507
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Company size: 20–49 employees
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