Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Salary range (35k – 40k per annum)

Location: Cambridge

Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Ecologist, with at least 4/5 years’ experience (or similar)

This role is primarily office based with the opportunity to WFH 1 -2 days per week.

If the candidates meet 80% or more of what we are looking for, we still want to hear about them please. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but they might have the transferable skills or other skills we need. Our client also offers in-house and external training to learn how to use unfamiliar software.

Qualifications:

Candidate will have a BSc in Ecology (or similar)

Position based on experience/licence ability

BSc Ecology (or similar)

MSc Environment (or equivalent)

Associate CIEEM progressing to Full CIEEM

Responsibility

Leading team members
Managing minor aspects of team
Planning & Resourcing surveys
Undertaking full range of surveys, including specialist aspects
Produce full range of reports, including specialist
Support business development
Client liaison, including larger/detailed projects
Beginning to mentor more junior staff

Technical Skills:

Specialist in PEA/UK Habitat Survey, included complex sites & rarer habitats
Ability to undertake a full range of protected species survey competently and efficiently
Ability to undertake specialist surveys
Proficient in specialism
Hold protected species licences (Basic GCN & Dormouse, specialist i.e. Bat)
Demonstrable knowledge of EU/UK legislation and planning policy
Clearly understands industry standards
Developing management & professional skills (outside of ecological technical ability)
Experience with a range of sectors, proficient in one or two, including a more diverse category (i.e. Quarry, Rail, Road, Energy, Industrial)
Proficient with all aspects of data collation, interpretation and analysis
Proficient mapping ability (including GIS or similar)
Competent report writing skills, can complete a range of reports to a high standard, efficiently. Developing specialism in certain aspect of reports (i.e. EIA)
Can peer review more junior staff reports, and assist with the design of templates
Providing regular input to fees & tenders
Providing input into budget/time management of projects
Responsible for regular client/business interaction
Able to confidently address client questions regarding course of action, survey requirements, mitigation options etc. with minimal input from PM
Assisting with winning work/sourcing new clients
Responsible for all team aspects of health & safety

Benefits:

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave increases by one day for every three years of service

Healthcare scheme with Benenden health

Life Insurance (three times annual salary)

Access to Wider Wallet Benefits scheme

Paid professional subscriptions (Max £750 per year)

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Drive Electric car scheme

Long service rewards

Pool car available and car hire available