Senior Ecologist - London

Our Client is an award winning Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy who provide a range of environmental and sustainability services across different sectors and clients.

They are now looking to recruit a versatile, self-motivated and competent Senior Ecologist with consultancy experience to join their team in London. The position provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and typically high profile projects throughout the UK.

The duties will involve the following:
Leading and delivering ecological project work such as: protected species and habitat surveys
Appraisals and impact assessments for development proposals; biodiversity planning strategies; ecological management plans; and green infrastructure design advice

Candidates must have the ability to communicate ecological principles and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, design teams and other consultants.

The successful candidate will have;
- 4+ years of professional experience;
- Relevant degree
- CIEEM Membership
- Excellent report writing skills
- Available to work flexible hours to support on ecology surveys
- Sound knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy;
- Experienced in ecological surveying, particularly for bats, GCN and reptiles;
- A European protected species licence for bats and experience with EPSM licence preparation and delivery (desirable)

In return, the company are offering an excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience. Included in this is the potential for flexible working hours. They also offer a generous pension scheme and numerous other additional benefits