Coleman James are working with our client who are a new set up within the Ecology sector, a sister company of a rail business.

We are looking to support with the appointment of a Senior Ecologist to work on a full time, permanent basis.

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience as a Senior Ecologist.
• Must possess at least two species licenses.
• Demonstrated experience in fieldwork, including habitat and bat surveys.
• A solid track record in office-based consultancy tasks such as reporting and mapping.
• Level 1 class Licence for bat surveys, with other survey licences welcomed.
• Strong botanical identification skills.
• Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments and using the UKHab classification.
• Capability to conduct regular fieldwork.

Preferred qualifications:

• Membership of CIEEM.
• Level 2 class license for bat surveys.
• Licences for other protected species surveys.
• Experience in EPS Mitigation Licensing.
• Proficiency in GIS mapping.
• Understanding of relevant protected species planning policies, including the NPPF and local plans, in relation to development.