Principal Ecologist Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom DigiKape Full time

About the Role

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.

We are looking to recruit an Interim Principal Ecologist to join our team. As a key member of our environmental assessment team, you will be responsible for providing specialist advice and processes in respect of Councils own Nutrient Neutrality Schemes.

The main duties of the role include:

  • Nutrient Neutrality - includes but 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 includes but 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:

    • 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):

    • 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):

    • 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career working for a large local authority. We offer a competitive salary package and a dynamic work environment.

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