Senior Ecologist needed for hybrid position Paying  £45.43  per hr ref OR117995

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and site inspections to support a range of projects.
  • Conduct Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), habitat surveys, and protected species surveys.
  • Assess ecological constraints, risks, and opportunities associated with development proposals.
  • Prepare high-quality ecological reports, impact assessments, management plans, and technical documentation.
  • Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and support habitat creation and enhancement initiatives.
  • Provide ecological advice to project teams, clients, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Design and oversee ecological mitigation, compensation, and enhancement measures.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning policy, and industry guidance.
  • Assist with protected species licensing applications and monitoring requirements where necessary.
  • Liaise with planning authorities, regulatory bodies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Utilise GIS and mapping software to analyse and present ecological data.
  • Monitor ecological works on site and provide ecological clerk of works (ECoW) support where required.
  • Maintain accurate records, survey data, and project documentation.
  • Contribute to business development activities, tender submissions, and client relationship management.
  • Promote best practice in biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental management.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number. 

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