Senior Ecologist

My clients are one of the UKs leading environmental company, successfully delivering multidisciplinary projects to their clients. They are a forward-thinking, environmental company built on passion, expertise, and enthusiasm towards creating a better worldfor all.

Job Title: Ecologist - Senior/Principal/Associate Director

**Salary**: £31k - £52k per year

**Job Type**: Full time, Permanent. 37.5 hours a week.

Location: County Durham, Newcastle, Darlington

Due to continuous growth, my clients are looking for highly motivated and dynamic ecologists within County Durham/Newcastle, looking to progress their careers within an ambitious environmental consultancy.

Some existing projects include East West Rail, Network Rail, and land developers. Giving the opportunity to work and lead on a variety of projects across a range of sectors and for a wide variety of clients.

**Senior Ecologist**
- As a Senior Ecologist you would be expected to bring extensive technical expertise in survey design and delivery
- have experience of protected species mitigation and licences (e.g., GCN, bats, dormouse, barn owl).
- Be able to manage and lead projects and work closely with all clients across a range of project sizes.

**Principle Ecologist & Associate Directors**
- As a Principal Ecologist or Associate Director, you would be expected to win projects and work effectively with clients.
- Ability to manage complex projects and build and inspire teams
- Deliver an impressive array of technical skills and experience across a wide range of ecological disciplines.

**What you'll need**
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Hold Protected Species Licences e.g. NE Class 2 bat licence or NRW dormice
- Experience of delivering EcIA and HRA
- Obtaining EPS mitigation licences
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- A full, clean driving licence.

**Benefits**
- Paid overtime and/or TOIL system.
- Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.
- Paid professional memberships and individual training budgets.
- Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.
- Company Laptop and Phone.
- Flexible working options
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy extra days