Hybrid Associate Ecologist – BNG Specialist

Posted 14 minutes ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Associate Ecologist/Director contributing to ecological assessments and collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams. Engaging in habitat design and ecological mitigation for development projects globally.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the future of our cities and environments.
  • Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
  • Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
  • Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders/clients.
  • Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
  • Quality assurance of ecological deliverables.
  • Acting as ecology lead on projects.
  • Task/project management.
  • Mentoring of staff.
  • Line Management.

Requirements

  • A passion for ecology
  • A good working knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, policy and methods, the natural environment and wildlife legislation
  • The ability to undertake Biodiversity Net Gain assessments including feasibility assessments, baseline assessments and post works assessments
  • Good report writing skills including (preferably) experience of authoring Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
  • Strong botanical skills, including (preferably) at least Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 4, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level
  • Competent in using GIS and/or other geospatial applications
  • Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level
  • Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing
  • An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships
  • The ability to manage ecology deliverables/projects from bidding through to completion
  • Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership
  • Full driving licence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements

Job title

Associate Ecologist – BNG Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job