Job Title:         Senior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist
Location:         Oxfordshire

Owing to the ongoing success and expansion of business, our client has excellent opportunities for talented senior/principal-level ecologists to join their industry leading biodiversity team working on an exciting range of challenging and interesting projects.

Our client’s internal training programme is a key component of their approach and accelerates the career progression and capabilities of their ecologists beyond those of other consultancies.

About the Role

As a Senior / Principal Ecologist, working within the ecology team, you will be:

• Organising, overseeing and undertaking a range of field survey work for habitats and faunal species (e.g. Phase 1, bats, Badger, GCN, reptiles, Otter, Water Vole, nesting birds, etc.) across the UK.

You will also carry out

• Background research
• Prepare fee proposals
• Manage and analyse field survey data
• Manage projects
• Liaise with clients
• Carrying out interpretation, proofing and writing of technical reports such as diligence assessments, ecological appraisals, EIA chapters, shadow HRAs, licence applications and management plans.

About You

As a key member of the team, the following skills and experience are considered essential to the role:

• A minimum of 3 – 4 years’ relevant professional experience in ecological consultancy or closely related field including the public sector or conservation bodies;
• A relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification, with a strong academic ability and record;
• The ability to produce concise, high quality, written reports;
• A sound background in natural history and familiarity with UK flora and fauna;
• Comprehensive experience with UK botanical and faunal identification;
• Knowledge and experience of Phase 1 habitat surveys;
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing;
• A detailed understanding of UK wildlife legislation and policy;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, with effective teamwork and excellent communication skills;
• Full driving licence and own car, insured for business use.

In return, our client is proud to offer you a highly rewarding career in Ecology with a clear pathway for progression within the company alongside a competitive salary (commensurate with your experience), full training and a generous package of additional benefits.

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