Ecologist Consultant

1 month ago

Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom DigiKape Full time

About DigiKape Resourcing

DigiKape Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in filling ad hoc shifts and providing temporary and permanent placements for both public and private sectors.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist Consultant to join our team. As an Ecologist Consultant, you will be responsible for running Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA) and Nutrient Neutrality (NN). These include complex bespoke calculations supported by detailed and non-standard data submissions and usually require bespoke legal agreements to provide required certainty for the HRA process. This role will involve complex and detailed discussions and negotiations at a senior level with Natural England and applicants as well as specialist contractors employed by the applicants.

The main duties of this role are:

Nutrient Neutrality

This includes but is not limited to:

    • Change of use of land/buildings (especially farm related) to generate NN, including calculations around changing surface water flows and sustainable drainage systems.
    • Offsite nutrient neutrality solutions.
    • Approving, legally securing and managing third-party phosphate credit schemes.
    • Intensive agricultural developments - eg AD Plants, waste to heat/energy, poultry and livestock units, polytunnels.
    • Major residential applications not utilising a standard foul water and sustainable drainage scheme.
    • Other alternative NN schemes such as fertiliser production.

    Other HRA

    This includes but is not limited to:

    • Air emission and deposition from agricultural developments and incineration.
    • Significant recreational effects.
    • Other significant water or air pollution such as waste water treatment works upgrades and integrated constructed wetlands.
    • Drafting, proofing and publishing updated council guidance and FAQs.
    • Specialist advice and processes in respect of Councils own Nutrient Neutrality Schemes.

    Major & Significant Planning Applications

    This includes:

    • Technical support making comments on large/major/strategic developments and on significant developments by the council.
    • Representing Natural Environment Service/Ecology at Planning appeal hearings and co-ordinating/proofing written representations.

    Environmental Advice Service (EAS)

    This includes:

    • Managing this charged for scheme, liaising and obtaining advice from Natural Englands Discretionary Advice Service.
    • Providing specialist input in to drafting of reports.
    • Checking final reports are technically and legally correct.

    Biodiversity Net Gain (statutory)

    This includes:

    • Providing high level support to Development Management Team including advice on legal agreements and significant habitats and gains..
    • Working to develop, approve and legally secure Habitat Banks in the county.
    • Developing strategic approach to BNG
    • Drafting, proofing and publishing updated council guidance and FAQs.

    Salary and Benefits

    The salary for this role is estimated to be around £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus additional benefits and perks.

    About Working with DigiKape

    This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career working with a large local authority. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills and expertise.

    To be considered for this role, please submit your CV directly to us.

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