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SalaryBennett and Game are currently representing a well-established grounds maintenance company, who are actively seeking an ambitious Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing team. Since establishing back in 1973, our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of service to clients throughout the whole of the UK. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business.
Our client pride themselves on the quality of their services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their clients and employee's needs, wellbeing and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Senior Ecologist will work closely alongside the head of Ecology, assisting Habitat Classification surveys and supporting junior members of staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Ecologist to join an employee focused company, who offer extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.
Senior Ecologist Position Remuneration
- Competitive salary, ranging between £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working, or fully remote
- Progression and training opportunities
- Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage
Senior Ecologist Position Overview
- Undertaking UK Habitat Classification Surveys, (licenced) protected species surveys
- Building tenders and creating complex fee quotations at speed
- Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
- Managing medium to large sized projects with ability to track financial progress
- Line management of junior ecologists
- Logistical and legislative problem solving
Senior Ecologist Position Requirements
- 3 years+ industry experience
- Relevant bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 1 protected species licence (preferred)
- Hold a full UK driving license
- Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
- Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (ideally Associate), is preferred
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
