Senior Ecologist (London/Bedford/Woodbridge)- Full-time/Part-time

About the role

We are looking for a Senior ecologist to join one of our teams in Bedford, London or Woodbridge (Suffolk).

We offer the opportunity to join a friendly and committed team of multi-disciplinary professionals and a supportive working environment. Training and mentoring is provided to help you progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (EcIA)
• Protected species survey
• Multi-disciplinary working, including participating in planning led projects
• Mitigation design
• Species translocation
• Management plans
• Habitats Regulations Assessment
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
• Collaborate with and support the work of other disciplines, e.g. Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture
• Manage and take ownership of projects
• Undertake EIA-level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA) including negotiation with clients and other members of project team
• Lead on protected species mitigation including licensing
• Prepare fee proposals for major, and multidisciplinary projects
• Continue to develop knowledge of the planning, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Work in other offices in the Practice when required
• Work away from home as required to complete site surveys; hotel and travel expenses are paid
• Undertake risk assessments as necessary
• Undertake marketing independently and alongside colleagues to develop ecology work, particularly in East Midlands, London and the South-East
• Undertake CPD to at least meet minimum targets set by CIEEM
• Undertake survey during the evening, night and early morning survey: 2 or 3 nights per week at peak times during the relevant survey season

Requirements

• First or second-class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Full membership of CIEEM
• Driving Licence essential and access to a car is highly desirable
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness is essential in order to undertake survey work
• At least 3 years relevant experience after becoming a full member of CIEEM
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Heavy involvement in EPS mitigation licences and/or holding at least 1 survey licence (e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, crayfish)
• Knowledge of lowland UK habitat types and their ecology and management
• Botanical ID skills sufficient to undertake the above
• Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
• Right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• First or second-class degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Full membership of CIEEM

Other Requirements

• Driving Licence essential and access to a car is highly desirable
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness is essential in order to undertake survey work
• At least 3 years relevant experience after becoming a full member of CIEEM
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Heavy involvement in EPS mitigation licences and/or holding at least 1 survey licence (e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, crayfish)
• Knowledge of lowland UK habitat types and their ecology and management
• Botanical ID skills sufficient to undertake the above
• Detailed knowledge of UK species and habitat legislation
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• A safe and enjoyable working environment
• Voluntary workplace pension
• 'Cyclescheme'
• A starting allowance of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Payment of professional memberships

Contact Information

To apply, please email a covering letter and CV, and examples of ecological reports to which you have contributed, to woodbridge@tlp.uk.com. Phone Dianne Western on 020 3092 4141 if you would like an informal chat about the position.