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Senior Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a consultancy established in 2007, focused on sustainable development and environmental protection.
  • The role involves mentoring junior ecologists, managing projects, conducting ecological surveys, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental consultancy and a strong understanding of ornithology.
  • The position offers an annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, along with hybrid working and private healthcare after one year of service.
  • Interested applicants can apply by submitting their CV or contacting the recruitment agency for further discussions.

Your new companyOur client is a consultancy which was established in 2007. They are committed to growing and developing its people, a business that is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development and protecting the environment. They have a wide range of projects currently, including large-scale renewable energy projects, major infrastructure, regeneration schemes, large wind and solar farms as well as small housing developments. Your new roleThe main responsibilities of your new role will include:

  • Mentor and manage junior ecologists.
  • Client & project management.
  • Undertake ecological surveys and assessments, including UKHab and protected species surveys, ecological impact assessments etc.
  • Provide ecological advice and support to clients and across internal teams.
  • Manage and deliver ecological projects, including the production of technical reports and ecological management plans.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

What you'll need to succeed

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in an environmental consultancy
  • An excellent understanding of ornothology
  • The ability to plan/deliver basic habitat and protected species surveys / reports (e.g. (PEA, UK Habs, BNG assessments, bats, Badger, Water Vole, etc.).
  • Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
  • Good communication skills, both in-house and with clients.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Experience preparing fee proposals.
  • Experience undertaking risk assessments.
  • Experience managing simple projects.
  • Be able to manage and analyse data.

What you'll get in return

  • Annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Toil system
  • Private healthcare after 1 year's service

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.