Principal Ecologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Suffolk, Eastern England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Finlay Jude Associates Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RKL230525 |
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FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced Principal Ecologist to strengthen their team.
Location: Norfolk, Suffolk and the Lincolnshire area
Benefits
Competitive salary
Career development opportunities
Positive company culture
Overtime opportunities
Company vehicle provided
Bonuses & benefits
Principal Ecologist responsibilities:
Lead and oversee multifaceted ecological initiatives across a diverse range of renewable energy, residential, and commercial projects throughout the East of England.
This includes developments under the Town and Country Planning Act as well as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Prepare and peer review various ecology reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements (ES).
Support team development by delivering in-house training, offering guidance, and providing line management for junior team members.
Collaborate effectively within a team of ecologists.
Conduct Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, analyse the Biodiversity Metric, and develop practical on-site and off-site solutions for client.
Manage projects by preparing fee proposals and tenders, handling invoicing, and overseeing project finances.
Develop and execute ecological mitigation strategies, including obtaining mitigation licenses for species such as bats, great crested newts, dormice, badgers, and water voles.
Principal Ecologist requirements:
Proficient in UK planning and environmental law.
Experienced in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments, with FISC Level 4 certification preferred but not mandatory.
Proficient in designing and carrying out diverse ecology surveys, analysing data to deliver comprehensive ecological assessments and practical client solutions.
Experienced in ecological mitigation and protected species licensing.
Collaborative team player who supports a growing team while also working independently.
Hold a full UK driving licence and willing to travel regionally, including occasional overnight stays.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Ecology or a related discipline.
CIEEM Membership
Hold at least one protected species survey licence (great crested newt and bats highly desirable)
If you are looking for a fantastic Principal Ecologist opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers