Senior / Principal Ecologists - 6 month contract
- Posted 28 July 2020
- Salary £22 - 37 per hour
- LocationSouthampton
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Water & Environmental
- ReferenceJO0000023069
- Contact NameDave Kua BA (Hons) FIRP CertRP
Job description
Our client is looking to add multiple experienced Ecologists at a Senior to Principal level to their Environmental team. They can be accommodated from one of 10 regional offices in England and Scotland which includes all of the below regions.
South / Midland Regions:
Southampton
Bristol
London
Cardiff
Birmingham
Cambridge
Northern / Scottish Regions:
Chester
Manchester
Leeds
Newcastle
Edinburgh
As an Ecologist, you will join the established team of environmental specialists. Project work will be varied in scope and scale ranging across a number of infrastructure based industry sectors.
The role will include the provision of ecological survey and reporting, design and delivery of ecological mitigation, provision of ecological advice. As a result you will operate in both a site and office based capacity .
Key tasks for the role are:
- Undertaking environmental surveys and producing high quality reports including habitat and species surveys
- Undertaking ecological mitigation
- Liaising with ecological regulators and planning authorities
- Client liaison
- Delivering technical work on complex projects
Job requirements:
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Full CIEEM Membership or be eligible for membership
- Accomplished and broad background in ecological survey and assessment
- Hold at least one license EG - GCN, bat, badger or similar
- Proven experience of undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and producing high quality Ecological Impact Assessments and other technical reports
- Knowledge and experience of working in an advisory capacity on largescale construction projects
- Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance
- Good understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Experience of project co-ordination, budget management and Health and Safety risk management
- A full driving licence
Additional useful requirements - None essential
- CSCS card holder
- Hold multiple Natural England protected species licences
On offer is an attractive hourly rate of £22-37per hour depending on your experience and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
Please apply to the role using a copy of your CV and contact Dave Kua on 02393 876 003 for further details or to discuss.