Senior Ecologist

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and development consent order projects.
• Lead on site visits, ecological surveys, marine ecology and meet client project managers.
• Lead in the production of screening and scoping reports to support planning applications.
• Develop a reputation within the sector by developing innovative methods of impact assessment for terrestrial, marine, coastal, and ecological impacts.
• Develop best available techniques for environmental assessments that consider climate resilience, emissions, noise, biodiversity, water discharges, and heritage.
• Essential Criteria:
• Experience in leading or significantly contributing to the preparation of ecological surveys, HRA, and environmental impact assessments for new developments and operational permitting applications.
• Qualification background in ecology, zoology, botany, marine sciences or equivalent.
• Chartered ecologist, environmentalist, or scientist.
• We are also willing to consider ecologists who are recent postgraduates.
• Our Culture
• Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
• We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
• When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
• We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
• If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact [email protected]