Senior Ecologist

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Location: Devon

Salary: �32,000 - �40,000

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist who holds a level 1 Class Dormouse licence or higher, to join an Ecological and Environmental consultancy in Devon. Founded over 10 years ago, they cover the Southwest, Wales, West-midlands and the East of England and work predominantly on housing and development sites for both private and public sector clients.

As a smaller consultancy, they can offer excellent progression and training opportunities and have a flexible approach to working hours. This is an ideal opportunity if you want more flexibility around work whilst able to progress as a professional Ecologist.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will receive:

• �32,000 - �40,000 per year
• Predominately home and site-based working
• Developing leadership skills in a small but growing team
• Opportunity to demonstrate and develop your business development skills
• Contributory pension
• Established TOIL system
• Flexible working
• 28 days annual leave
• Additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year

Your duties as a Senior Ecologist will include:

• Leading technical surveys including PEA and PRAs.
• Managing projects from inception, including liaising with clients and providing best advice and practice
• Overseeing EPS and other licence applications
• Overseeing BNG assessments
• Assisting with fee proposals
• Mentoring junior members of the team

To be considered, you will need:

• Level 1 Class Hazel Dormice licence or higher (Other protected species licences are desirable)
• A degree in Ecology or related subject
• Proven experience in consultancy as a Consultant or Senior level Ecologist
• Project management skills
• Hold membership of CIEEM
• Have a full driving licence
• A very good understanding of ecological surveys and reports, including BNG metric

If you are interested in this or other Ecology roles, please contact Lloyd Key via (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.