Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy and part of Origin Enterprises, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.
This role would be based from our Glasgow office (hybrid working).
Duties
- Undertaking ecological surveys including:
- Phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's
- Protected species scoping surveys
- Bat surveys
- Producing comprehensive reports including:
- Preliminary ecological appraisals
- Ecological impact assessments
- EIA chapters
- Biodiversity management plans
- Protected species
- Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements
- Liaising with clients and statutory consultees
- Attending client and site meetings
- Undertaking ECoW role where required
- Project Management duties
- Supporting junior colleagues
Essential Criteria
- Degree in ecology or similar
- Significant professional report writing experience
- Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations
- Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's
- Technically competent
- The successful candidate will be required to produce reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, and good organisational skills are essential
- Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK and ROI, with occasional overnight stays away from home
- Full driving license and own transport
Desirable Criteria
- CIEEM accredited
- Demonstrable post graduate experience in ecology surveys
- GWDTE experience
- Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
- Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
- Other protected species survey experience
At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!
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