Job Title:               Ecologist / Senior Ecologist
Location:               Bristol

Seeking a high-calibre ecologist to join the existing ecology team at a consultant ecologist or senior ecologist level. An exciting position has become available owing to the continued growth and success of the business, and the successful candidate will be joining a well-established company near Bristol specialising in environmental consultancy. You will be providing support in all aspects of the ecology teams work. This is a busy role, which involves dealing with a wide range of matters, sometimes of a confidential nature and will include interaction with clients.  The post holder must be able to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines on his/her own initiative.

The project-based nature of our work means candidates must be willing to undertake some survey work (majority of projects are local/within 1 hour drive), effort is made to ensure team members achieve a work-life balance (company operates a 4-Day-Work-Week – reduced hours/same pay) and meet their personal and career objectives.

Roles & responsibilities (exact responsibilities will depend on the experience of the successful candidate)

• Manage ecology projects;
• Be able to work independently and undertake ecological fieldwork at sites throughout the UK
• Prepare fee proposals for new projects;
• Report writing;
• Biodiversity Net Gain tasks
• Resource management, timekeeping and budgeting;
• Liaise with clients, other organisations and lead ecology team members to promote strong working relationships and effective communication;
• Desk based tasks which may include carrying out data searches, data analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments;
• Design and implementation of mitigation strategies, including the production and submission of EPS licence applications;

Essential skills and qualifications

• Experience in environmental/ecological consultancy (minimum of 2 years);
• Experience of undertaking ecological surveys in the UK, with a detailed knowledge of UK ecology and survey techniques;
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations;
• Experience in the design and implementation of mitigation works;
• The ability to prepare reports to the highest standard;
• Thorough understanding of UK nature conservation legislation and planning policy;
• Experience of client liason and preparation of quotes;
• Ability and willingness to travel for survey work and to work away from home;
• Current UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• An ecological degree or related subject (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

• Licenses to survey for protected species;
• Experience of writing and submitting successful European Protected Species Licence applications;
• Have held licenses issued by Natural England/ Natural Resources Wales to permit works affecting protected species (such as bats, great crested newts, dormice and badgers)
• Experience of preparing ecological chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.  For Further Information on Hup Consulting visit www.huphuphup.com