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Ecologist  Gloucestershire

You will be working within our client's Environmental Operations division which provides support to their business on environmental issues through a series of locally based multi-disciplinary teams.

You will also provide professional advice relating to ecological issues including invasive weeds; especially in respect of waters in the Kennet & Avon and South Wales & Severn areas.

You will ensure day to day works and corporate objectives are dealt with effectively, taking proactive steps to keep the business informed of our client's obligations.

Through study and review of our client's responsibilities, you will promote and report on the conservation of heritage structures and the environment, advise on legislative compliance and the correct application of our client's environmental policy, heritage policy and defined standards.

Challenging aspects will involve dealing with colleagues at various locations and levels within the organisation; response to emergencies; liaison with regulators; and enforcing our client's standards and procedures.

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Ecologist  Bristol

Job Description:
• The successful candidate will undertake the full range of surveys for bats and devise and implement appropriate mitigation strategies for bat species.
• You will also be involved in undertaking Phase I and Phase II ecological surveys and mitigation implementation throughout the UK.
• The role will comprise pre-planning, scheduling and undertaking fieldwork assignments and subsequent technical reporting to a high standard.
• You will be required to be a team player and to also use your own initiative in the effective delivery of the National Ecology team's projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
• a Natural England bat licence (Countryside Council for Wales bat licence an advantage but not essential);
• relevant consultancy experience, proven survey skills and report writing ability;
• a minimum of a first degree in Environmental Science (or similar subject) and preferably a master's degree in a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of qualification;
• a professional qualification from IEEM;
• excellent communication skills with team members and with clients; and
• Extended Phase I Habitat surveys, botanical skills or skills in another protected species group would be advantageous.

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Principal Ecologist  London

Candidates required for M25 widening project. Successful candidate should have seven years or more relevant experience, mostly in Highways based ecology work and gained in a consultancy. Salary around £39,000 to £45,000. Must be familiar with DMRB/MCHW and hold a current CSCS card. Approximately half of the successful candidate's time would be spent on site, the other half in the office.

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Senior Ecologist  Scotland

Tasks:
· Manage the Ecology Team
· Support business development
· Produce budgets and tenders
· Manage ecology project work to time and to budget
· Liaise with clients, landowners and statutory consultees
· Undertake ecological surveys for wind farm projects
· Provide ecological advice both internally and externally

Knowledge/Qualifications:
· Degree in Environmental/ Ecological Discipline
· Full driving licence
· UK planning system in relation to wind farm development
· Best practice ecological assessment and monitoring methodologies for wind farm development in the UK including EcIA
· Broad knowledge of UK fauna and flora
· Specialist knowledge in at least one aspect of ecology i.e. birds
· UK and European conservation legislation

Skills:
· Client contact skills
· Project Management
· Business Development
· Phase 1 & NVC surveys
· Bird surveys in relation to the wind farm assessment and monitoring
· Protected species surveys

Personal:
· Confident and capable individual with full IEEM membership Positive outlook and enthusiasm for the role Ability to be part of and to manage a team

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Principal Ecologist  Derbyshire

One of the UK’s leading ecological consultancies has an excellent opportunity for a talented and experienced Principal Ecologist. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, qualified ecologist with a proven track record working as a consultant ecologist at a high level of responsibility. Your experience should include amongst others: assuming responsibility for all contract-led aspects of the work of the practice, including: job pricing and tendering, contract negotiation, client liaison, contract related project and personnel management, delivery of contract products and review and signing-off the work of others, deputising for the partners in the provision of technical and contract support to ecologists, senior ecologists, and sub-contractors, being able to write technical reports to a very high standard and being able to research new subject areas in a methodical and scientific manner, and to be able to actively contribute to, or lead on, contract research projects. Furthermore you must have good experience of habitat and botanical survey, survey for protected species work including water voles, great crested newt, bats and badgers, and be a recognised specialist in one or more biotic groups. Furthermore as Principal Ecologist you should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of a wide range of standard survey methodologies covering most biotic groups and how these techniques should be applied. Survey experience of reptiles, white clawed crayfish, otters and other British mammals and birds is highly desirable. Excellent career and professional development opportunities exist. Salary to 40k plus benefits.

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Terrestrial Senior/Ecologist  Berkshire

You will manage develop and promote ecology projects undertaken by our client in the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will have an existing network of contacts in the area and will be able to identify and actively develop new business opportunities and maximise resources within the business. You should have strong entrepreneurial skills and be commercially aware with significant consultancy experience. Applicants should have excellent knowledge of UK/EU biodiversity and conservation issues, funding opportunities and the market for consultancy services, and experience/knowledge of the following areas: project and tender management , including EU funded projects, overseeing the design and implementation of large ecology projects, botanical surveys, including Phase 1 and NVC, preparation of site management plans, site assessment and evaluation protected species surveys and assessments, the UK Biodiversity Action Plan process and UK, EU and international environmental policy. Furthermore you will have sound project management and communication skills to enable you to plan and manage projects and budgets. Competency with a range of standard computer software is essential and experience of GIS is also desirable, as is full/associate membership of IEEM. Fluency in one or more European languages is advantageous. Salary is dependant upon skills and experience.

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Principal Ecologist  Yorkshire

This successful multi-disciplinary consultancy seeks an experienced and capable Principal Consultant to ensure the smooth running of its expanding team in Leeds. You should have a broad range of experience gained within the private sector. Renewables experience is advantageous. Candidates must have a full, clean driving licence and be prepared to work away from home from time to time.

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Ecologist  Kent

Working as part of a successful team and reporting to the Principal Ecologist, you will have good surveying skills (including protected species) and will be capable of working with minimal supervision. It is anticipated that candidates will possess a relevant degree and have a proven background in ecology consultancy. You should also be able to deliver assigned projects on time and to client’s expectations, have the ability to write clear and concise reports, be comfortable liaising with clients and other relevant professionals and be willing to keep abreast of current legislation and technical developments. Protected species licenses essential. A competitive salary and benefits is offered.

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Ecologist  Scotland – Central Belt

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the design team and will be required to contribute to the full life cycle of projects, from EIA and detailed design through to construction phase, which provides exciting opportunities to implement mitigation and to deal with real ecological issues on-site. The ability to undertake Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and to appraise sites for ecological constraints and opportunities is essential. In addition to field survey skills, you will also be able to demonstrate an aptitude for report-writing, preferably with experience of writing ecological chapters for Environmental Statements. The ideal candidate would have experience of protected species survey, particularly badgers, bats, birds and great crested newts and preferably be licensed for one or more protected species. Candidates should have a relevant degree and /or MSc. Membership of IEEM would be an advantage.The successful candidate would work as part of a dynamic Environment team and be involved with a variety of existing and new projects, including the water, regeneration and transport sectors. Excellent salary and benefits offered.

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Senior Ornithologist  Cambridge

Our client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Ornithologist to join its team. The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree in the natural sciences; have a working knowledge of key environmental legislation and policy (e.g. Birds/Habitats Directive, PPS9) and have good knowledge of ornithological issues relating to on-shore and off-shore wind farms. Knowledge of statistical analysis, mapping and modelling (e.g. collision risk modelling) techniques is an advantageous. Furthermore you will be competent in the identification of British bird species, by sight and sound and have a track-record of undertaking surveys using standard methodologies, have experience of managing ornithological surveys and those taking them, EIA experience and mitigation design. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered together with excellent career development prospects.