Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kent
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Senior Ecologist
£40,000 - £50,000
kent
Join a friendly and passionate ecological consultancy working across the South East, with projects covering protected species, habitat creation, restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain. They are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Kent.
As a Senior Ecologist, you will:
Lead protected species and habitat surveys
Undertake ecological assessments and BNG work
Prepare technical reports and plans using QGIS/ArcGIS
Manage projects and liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Prepare and oversee protected species licence applications
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior ecologists
Support habitat creation, restoration and mitigation strategiesBenefits include:
£40,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working, including TOIL
28 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
Healthcare benefits and pension contributions
CIEEM membership and licence fees covered
Mentoring, training and career development
Regular internal training and team-building days
Mileage expenses and free office parkingRequirements:
5+ years' ecological consultancy experience
Relevant ecology/environmental degree
CIEEM membership
Protected species licence(s), with progress towards others
Strong UKHab, BNG, QGIS/ArcGIS and report-writing experience
Project management and client liaison experience
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
Full right to work in the UK
Living in or within a commutable distance of the Kent officeIf you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position