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Overview
Senior Ecologist – Ramboll, LondonJoin our Environment and Health division as our new Senior Ecologist and contribute to a sustainable future through projects ranging from commercial and residential development to transport infrastructure and renewable energy.Join Ramboll to work in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture with opportunities to develop a career in environmental consultancy.Your new role
Be part of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems Global Service Line within the Environment and Health division.Work on projects ranging from commercial and residential development to transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects.Join a dynamic and expanding team delivering key projects and developing skills within the environmental consultancy sector.Contribute positively to the business and your professional growth in Ramboll’s culture.Your key responsibilities
Managing small to medium scale projects with input on large-scale EIA projects with support from ecology team leadsMain point of contact with Ramboll project managers, clients, partner organisations, and sub-consultantsPlanning and undertaking ecological surveys and producing high-quality reports including habitat (e.g., Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Ecological Impact Assessment) and species surveys/reportsDevising ecological mitigation design and deliveryLiaising with ecological regulators and planning authoritiesDelivering technical work on complex projectsFee proposal preparation and assisting with client relationship managementSupervision and management of more junior ecologists and input to resource planningAbout You
Experienced in fieldwork and application of survey techniques in accordance with best practice guidance; UKHab survey, habitat classification and condition assessmentSolid understanding of biodiversity metrics and biodiversity enhancement opportunity analysis; proven skills in writing habitat/biodiversity management plansFamiliar with digital data capture techniques in ecology fieldworkProficient user of MS Word, MS Excel and ArcGISExperienced project manager, able to manage interfaces between ecologists, GIS, landscape specialists and project managers to deliver Biodiversity Net GainEffective written and spoken English communicationCapable of producing clear and concise written documentsHolding one or more protected species survey licences (ideally bats) and experience with development licencesGood knowledge of relevant environmental/ecology legislationUnderstanding of planning systems in relation to development and integration of ecologyFull clean driving licence; willingness to undertake surveys at unsociable hours and occasional working away from homeWhat We Can Offer You
Commitment to your developmentLeadership guided by our Leadership PrinciplesA culture that welcomes you as the unique person you areInspiration from colleagues, clients, and projectsThe long-term thinking of a foundation-owned companyFlexible work environment27 days annual leave plus bank holidaysMatched pension contributionsPrivate medical cover and life assuranceOpportunities to contribute to pro bono environmental work through our Making a Difference initiativeReady to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statements remain at the heart of our approach and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome requests to make the application process more accessible.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to Ramboll. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics and aim to help all employees achieve a healthy work/life ..... full job details .....
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