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.