Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Location: Tonbridge

Contract: 12 Months Ongoing

Hybrid with Travel to Tonbridge , expenses can be claimed for travel to places other than the base location in line with expenses policy

Rate: £ Day rate open for discussion

IR35 Determination: Inside

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Membership with Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).


• Expertise in mitigation advice aligned with best practices and legal requirements.


• Skilled in analysing survey data and producing comprehensive ecological reports.


• Familiarity with rail maintenance processes and conducting protected species surveys.


• Thorough knowledge of UK and European wildlife laws and guidelines.


• Extensive field experience and ability to identify ecological constraints on-site.


• Rail Experience (Essential)

Key Accountabilities and objectives

• Strong undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, or Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent.


• PTS


• Demonstrable post-graduate experience in professional ecological consultancy, preferably in large rail/infrastructure projects.


• Full Membership of CIEEM or equivalent with expertise in protected species surveys.


• Experience in EPS Mitigation license application and holding or working towards Protected species licenses (notable species: bats & dormice).


• Comprehensive knowledge of wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.


• Experience in invasive species survey and management.


• Excellent report writing skills, including drafting and critically reviewing ecological reports.


• Experience working closely with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.


• Experience managing ecological consultants and/or third-party contractors.


• Strong project management skills, delivering works within budgets and deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, effectively discussing ecological issues and capturing feedback.


• Health and safety awareness, particularly in safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.

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This role offers a very competitive Day rate with attractive benefits, flexible working and career development.

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