Navartis
Location
Perth, Perth & Kinross | United Kingdom
Job description
Senior EcologistLocation:With shared office space in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, we welcome applications from Senior Ecologists across Scotland.Salary / Benefits: £38,000 - £42,0000 plus package including- Bonus 10% of annual salary- They will put people thought Chartership - £5000 if chartered with amey.- Buy Sell Holidays- 25 days plus bank hols.Role SummaryDue to increased workload a leading infrastructure consultancy are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join their Consulting Sustainable Solutions team.This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity.As the Senior Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading on ecology specific business development opportunities.You will provide effective support and assistance to your Lead Ecologist on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists.Responsibilities include: To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for Ecological commissionsPreparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programmeLiaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queriesManaging a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workloadContributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning functionDrive effective health and safety practices within the team Candidate Profile Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field, probably gained in an Ecologist role or equivalentExpertise in protected species surveys, holding atleast one European protect species survey license is highly advantageousEPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice)Experience in Invasive species survey and managementComprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologiesAble to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirementsAbility to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situationsExperience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) RegulationsGood understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been appliedBachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental ScienceFull membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)or equivalent desirable For further information on this fantastic role and to apply get in touchNavartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.Senior
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£38k - £42k per annum
