Senior Ecologist

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Location: Devon

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist who holds a level 1 Class Dormouse licence or higher, to join an Ecological and Environmental consultancy in Devon. Founded over 10 years ago, they cover the Southwest, Wales, West-midlands and the East of England and work predominantly on housing and development sites for both private and public sector clients.

As a smaller consultancy, they can offer excellent progression and training opportunities and have a flexible approach to working hours. This is an ideal opportunity if you want more flexibility around work whilst able to progress as a professional Ecologist.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will receive:

• £32,000 - £40,000 per year
• Predominately home and site-based working
• Developing leadership skills in a small but growing team
• Opportunity to demonstrate and develop your business development skills
• Contributory pension
• Established TOIL system
• Flexible working
• 28 days annual leave
• Additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year

Your duties as a Senior Ecologist will include:

• Leading technical surveys including PEA and PRAs.
• Managing projects from inception, including liaising with clients and providing best advice and practice
• Overseeing EPS and other licence applications
• Overseeing BNG assessments
• Assisting with fee proposals
• Mentoring junior members of the team

To be considered, you will need:

• Level 1 Class Hazel Dormice licence or higher (Other protected species licences are desirable)
• A degree in Ecology or related subject
• Proven experience in consultancy as a Consultant or Senior level Ecologist
• Project management skills
• Hold membership of CIEEM
• Have a full driving licence
• A very good understanding of ecological surveys and reports, including BNG metric

If you are interested in this or other Ecology roles, please contact Lloyd Key via or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.