Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Hybrid (occasional site/office visits)

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Our client is currently sourcing a Senior Ecologist for their rail/ecology division on a permanent basis, working from home with occasional site/office visits, as of when required.

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience as a Senior Ecologist.


• Must possess at least two species licenses.


• Demonstrated experience in fieldwork, including habitat and bat surveys.


• A solid track record in office-based consultancy tasks such as reporting and mapping.


• Level 1 Class Licence for bat surveys, with other survey licences welcomed.


• Strong botanical identification skills.


• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments and using the UKHab classification.


• Capability to conduct regular fieldwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership of CIEEM.


• Level 2 Class Licence for bat surveys.


• Licences for other protected species surveys.


• Experience in EPS Mitigation Licensing.


• Proficiency in GIS mapping.


• Understanding of relevant protected species planning policies, including the NPPF and local plans, in relation to development.