Senior Ecologist
Posted 15 hours 41 minutes ago by SLR Consulting Ltd
SLR is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our fast growing, expert team in Southampton. The role involves managing ecological projects within Wales and the South West (and occasionally further afield) with a strong focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and residential schemes and other commercial development projects.
Responsibilities- Managing ecological projects commensurate with experience, assisting team leads with managing resource allocation and financial budgets, addressing any client feedback and ensuring effective communications on all projects.
- Producing and overseeing the production of ecological appraisals, reports, licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, EPS licences and other similar documents.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Carrying out ecological surveys where necessary and checking that surveys are being conducted to the required standards by all staff.
- Assisting the team leads with the preparation of fee proposals.
- A good level of both academic and professional qualifications in ecology or a related discipline.
- Experience of managing ecological projects to completion and reporting to the standards required by planning authorities, Natural Resources Wales and other similar bodies.
- Experience of making licence applications and holds at least one Protected Species licence; a bat licence would be advantageous.
- Experience of preparing a wide range of technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, ES Chapters, Habitat Regulations Assessments and other technical reports.
- Experience of applying for Natural Resources Wales/Natural England mitigation licences.
- Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance.
- Quasi member or higher status of CIEEM.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a personal car.
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance.
- 25 days of annual leave plus additional flexible bank holidays.
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements with the ability to tailor hours around core hours.
- Family friendly policies to help balance professional and home life.
- A structured career framework with regular reviews and outstanding opportunities for progression.
SLR is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We foster an inclusive environment through Regional C&I Committees, a Global Council and Employee Networks, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those from under represented groups such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals. As a Disability Confident committed employer, we provide equitable support throughout the recruitment process.