Senior Ecologist

Job title: Senior EcologistSalary: £35,000 – £45,000Location: Manchester
We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Manchester. In this position you will get ownership of projects, but also have access to large multi-disciplined projects where you will work as a team.
The Senior Ecologist position offers:* £35,000 – £45,000 per annum* Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site)* Competitive benefits package with annual salary reviews.* 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays.* Hybrid working arrangements.* Fantastic training and development culture.* Access to mentoring support from industry experts.* Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects.* Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.* Fast-tracked career progression.
As a Senior Ecologist, some of your main duties will be:* Report writing for PEA reports, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and BREEAM 2018 Assessments.* Undertaking ecological surveys and desk-based studies.* Technical review of reports.* Acting as Expert Witness for Public enquiry * Have a solid understanding of conservation legislation and protected species licensing.* Undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments.* Providing pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to a portfolio clients.
To be considered, you will need:* A thorough knowledge of ecological legislation and planning policy in the UK.* Ideally have experience in both linear infrastructure and property development projects.* Full Membership or approaching of CIEEM and/or Chartered Ecologist status.* High level FISC grade.* River Condition Assessment trained.* Bat Licence Level 2 or above.* Good BNG experience.* Terrestrial Invertebrate or Ornithology experience.* Excellent report writing skills for PEA reports, EcIA, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and BREEAM 2018 Assessments.* An understanding of the EIA process and have experience in undertaking or contributing to ES chapters would be an advantage.* Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication (including technical report writing) skills and an ability to prepare fee proposals.* Be able to undertake ecological surveys and desk-based studies to a high standard.* Technical review of reports.* Public enquiry experience or input would be of benefit.* Have a solid understanding of conservation legislation and protected species licensing.* Understand the EIA process and have experience in undertaking Ecological Impact Assessments.* Be able to provide pragmatic, commercially aware ecological advice to clients.* Hold a full UK driving licence.
If you are interested in this or other roles in ecological consultancy, please contact Lloyd Key via ##### or call 01792957382. We have many more vacancies available on our website.Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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