Job Description

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Type: Contract

Location: Tonbridge

Rate : dependant on experience

Job Reference: CMSEK

I am looking for a Senior Ecologist with a good Ecological background, to deliver Ecological expertise for projects in Tonbridge

Role

You will have previous experience working in a similar role from a Ecological aspect. This role would suit a Senior Ecologist.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and mentor less experienced Ecologists to undertake a range of railway infrastructure Ecological field surveys

Provide and oversee specialist Ecological advice and guidance to Ecologists, Site managers, Engineers, Planners, and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys/assessments

Accountable for the production of environmental and ecological appraisal and recommendations reports

Analyse and interpret survey data using specialist software programmes and produce reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales to cover ecology requirements and appropriate recommendationsEssential requirements:

Ecology, zoology, biological science or other environmental science backgrounds and a degree experience in either Ecology, Zoology or biological sciences, or any other relevant environmental Sciences

Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience)

Experience in delivering projects to a specified timescales and within agreed budget parameters

Full understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience

BPSS security clearance and a valid PTS

Will need to have current or past senior Ecologist experienceDesirable:

Working knowledge of CDM regulations

Knowledge and experience of operational railway environment

Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental standardTo discuss in more detail please call Callum Meek at Advance or apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status