Senior Ecologist

A vacancy has arisen for a senior ecologist to join the team.

Roles & responsibilities

• Manage the ecology department
• Work independently and undertake all levels of protected species related fieldwork at sites throughout the UK.
• Liaise with clients, other organisations and lead ecology team members to promote strong working relationships and effective communication.
• Carry out data searches, field surveys, analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessment, design and implementation of mitigation strategies, including the production and submission of EPS licence applications.
• Market the company’s consultancy services to external businesses using existing and your own business development ideas

Essential

• An ecological degree or related subject
• Full membership of the Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (IEEM)
• Substantial experience in environmental consultancy (minimum of 5 years)
• Excellent field skills
• Licenses to survey for Protected Species (especially bats)
• Have held licenses issued by Natural England to permit works affecting protected species (such as bats, GCNs, Dormice and Badgers)
• Experience in the design and implementation of mitigation works
• Experience of writing and submitting successful European Protected Species Licence applications.
• Experience of undertaking BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes ecological surveys and reports
• The ability to prepare and review reports to the highest standard
• Thorough understanding of UK/EU nature conservation legislation and planning policy
• Experience of marketing and client relationship building
• Current UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience of preparing ecological chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments

Salary Range: £28,000 - 35,000 according to experience

Please apply with CV and covering letter to: ecology@abricon.com

Closing date: 17th February 2012.

Interviews will be held in February/March 2012.