Senior Ecologist – BNG & Protected Species

The Opportunity

An award-winning environmental consultancy working across energy, carbon, property and EIA is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join its London team.

You'll lead ecology reporting on a varied mix of development projects, carry out habitat and bat surveys and support junior colleagues. Hybrid working, with the business also hiring in Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.

The Role

• Write and review PEAs, BNG assessments, BREEAM ecology and protected species reports
• Carry out and support UKHab habitat surveys and bat surveys
• Produce BNG maps in QGIS and calculate results using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Mentor and support junior ecologists
• Act as a client and stakeholder contact

About You

• Associate CIEEM (Full or Chartered preferred)
• Strong botany skills, ideally FISC Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience producing BREEAM, EcIA, HRA, BNG and PEA reports
• QGIS proficiency
• At least one protected species licence (bat licences especially valued)

What's on Offer

• £35,000 – £46,000 plus benefits
• Enhanced pension and family policies
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, two volunteering days
• Cycle-to-work and structured training

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com