Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and friendly team, and one of the most successful independent ecological consultancies in the UK.
He role will be to take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects.
The client is keen to develop their staff and do this through mentoring, training and a structured review programme.
In particular, we would be looking for experienced candidates including those with specialist interest in bats (including tree climbers), badgers, water vole, holders of mitigation licences, botanists and strong project managers.
You will have the opportunity to work on projects across heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals.
The client are committed o staff in the form of investing, training, well-being, work life balance, they also offer regional and remote working.
What we are looking for:
·Relevant professional ecological experience, 4+ years in Ecology Consulting.
·Broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences.
·Knowledge of wildlife policy and legislation.
·Confidence in written and verbal communication
·Effective project management and client liaison skills
·The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
·A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
·A full driving licence and access to your own transport

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