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. We are currently operating hybrid working, with a minimum of three days in the office and the remainder potentially available by agreement for working from home.
Your Work Will Typically Include
- 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
You Will Be Expected To
- Manage and take ownership of projects
- Undertake EIA‑level ecological reporting and assessment (EcIA) including negotiation with clients and other members of the 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
- Survey during the evening, night and early morning: 2 or 3 nights per week at peak times during the relevant survey season
- 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
Key Skills,
Attributes And Experience
- Ability to work within a team, with the ambition and potential to lead others and further develop the ecology team in your office
- Ability to formulate and communicate ideas
- Ability to work efficiently and diligently to reasonable deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Office software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written skills including ability to write clear assessment reports
- Good verbal communication – explicit and courteous
- Flexible approach to work and taking proportionate responsibility
- Enthusiasm to further develop career and skills
- Good problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise workloads for yourself and your team
- Project management and budgeting skills
- Good negotiating skills
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
- Experience in EPS mitigation licences and/or hold at least 1 survey licence (e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, crayfish)
- Ability to recognise lowland UK habitat types, and have in‑depth knowledge of 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 Include
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development
- A safe and enjoyable working environment
- Voluntary workplace pension
- Cyclescheme
- Starting allowance of 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Payment of professional memberships
The Landscape Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer.