Planning Ecologist

Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Posted 13 days ago, valid for 10 days

Solihull, West Midlands B90 4SF

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking a Planning Ecologist for a full-time position in Solihull, lasting until November 2025.
The role involves hybrid working with site visits as required and is part of a multi-disciplinary team within development services.
Candidates should possess mandated biodiversity net gain experience and have a background in appraising developments and assessing sites for legally protected species.
A degree or qualification in Ecology is required, along with membership in CIE, and knowledge of protected species licenses is advantageous.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Planning Ecologist to work in the Solihull area. This is a full time role until November 2025. Hybrid working, with site visits as required. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team within development services.

Role Purpose

To be operationally responsible for the effective co-ordination and delivery of the development, organisation and implementation of a wide range of ecology projects, within agreed time scales, budget parameters and quality objectives.

To liaise with various Statutory bodies, non-government organisations and other relevant bodies over positive initiatives to enhance and protect nature conservation sites and landscapes

To provide specialist, technical and professional advice on ecological issues, carrying out related surveys and writing reports and support the work of others across the organisation.

You will need:

Mandated biodiversity net gain experience
Experience of appraising developments
Experience in assessing site in terms of legally protected species
Planning experience

Qualifications:

Associate or member of CIE
Degree or qualification in Ecology
Knowledge of protected species license would be advantageous

Systems: Microsoft Suite, GIS

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