Principal Ecologist

Job Title:

Principal EcologistRef. No.:

CJD12025KLocation:

NorwichSalary:

£43,000 – £53,000This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a large, highly-respected multidisciplinary consultancy, lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the ecological landscape. My client is seeking an experienced, passionate Principal Ecologist, willing to take on challenging projects alongside an expanding team of consultants, across the renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure landscapes, based in the culturally-vibrant, historical city of Norwich.Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlementFlexible working opportunities, including Time off in Lieu (TOIL)A collaborative working environment, and access to a range of high-end projectsAccredited professional training programmesExtensive career progression opportunitiesResponsibilities

Leading complex, high-profile projects across the ecology sector, to include renewable energy, residential, and commercial work across the East of EnglandAuthoring and peer-reviewing ecological reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Environmental Statement (ES) Ecology ChaptersLine managing, supporting, and mentoring colleagues within the Ecology TeamWorking collaboratively with other ecologists across a wide range of projectsEngaging with clients and stakeholders, including Local Authorities and other public and private bodiesCompleting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments, interpreting and evaluating the data across the Biodiversity Metric, delivering practical solutions to clienteleManaging projects, including the preparation of fee proposals and tendersEnsuring projects are successfully completed within the agreed budgets and timeframesDesigning and implementing Ecological Mitigation Strategies, including Mitigation Licences for a range of endangered species (chiefly bats, dormice, water voles, badgers, and great crested newts)Qualifications

Hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Ecology or a similar, relevant disciplineHave a full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)Possess a minimum of one Protected Species Survey LicenceGood working knowledge of the relevant planning systems/procedures and environmental legislation across the UKCompetent and confident in working with UK Habitat Classification and Habitat Condition AssessmentsExperienced in designing and carrying out a number of ecology surveys, utilising findings to inform ecological assessments, delivering practical solutions to clienteleDemonstrable experience in designing and delivering ecological mitigation, including Protected Species Licensing, and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)Excellent time management skillsOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsHold a full, valid UK driving licence (with Business Insurance), with a willingness to travel to various regional sitesDesirable skills

Hold Protected Species Survey Licences for bats and great crested newtsPossess a Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 4Have a willingness to stay overnight at some sites across the East of England regionIf you are interested in the role of Principal Ecologist, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this ..... full job details .....