Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?

Our clients, a well-established multidisciplinary practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors are currently looking for such an individual to join their team as a Senior Ecologist.

**Working hours**:

- Hybrid working - min. 3 days in the office

**The successful Senior Ecologist will be offered**:

- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension
- Enjoyable working environment
- Professional memberships paid
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and career progression
- Expenses

**Senior Ecologist requirements**:

- First or second-class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
- Full membership of CIEEM with 3 years post experience
- UK Driving license and access to own car
- Good working knowledge of Office software packages
- Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
- Botanical ID skills
- Been involved in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence
- Experience in large, multi-disciplinary projects
- Recognize lowland UK habitat types, and have in-depth knowledge of their ecology and management

**As a Senior Ecologist, your role will involve the following**:

- Manage and take ownership of projects
- Undertake EIA-level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA)
- Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
- Work at the other offices when required
- Work away from home as required to complete site surveys
- Undertake risk assessments as necessary
- Develop the practices of ecology work, particularly in the East Midlands, London and the South-East

This job has been posted by GCB Agency Recruitment Ltd, acting as the Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, working on behalf of their client who is confidential at this stage.