Senior Ecologist

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Neo Environmental, an award-winning planning and environmental consultancy and part of Origin Enterprises, have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to work on a broad variety of projects, with the main focus on renewables. The position will offer the right individual the opportunity to work for a well-established and growing planning and environmental consultancy.

You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing mentoring and training in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high degree of independence as well as in teams.

This role would be based from our Glasgow office (hybrid working).

• Undertaking ecological surveys including:
  Phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's;
  Protected species scoping surveys;
  Preliminary ecological appraisals;
  Ecological impact assessments; EIA chapters;
  Biodiversity management plans;
  Appropriate Assessments/ Natura Impact Statements
• Liaising with clients and statutory consultees
• Attending client and site meetings
• Undertaking ECoW role where required
• Supporting junior colleagues

• Degree in ecology or similar
• Significant professional report writing experience
• Excellent knowledge of UK ecological legislation and regulations
• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys and IVC's
• Technically competent
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and good organisational skills
• Must be flexible and willing to travel across the UK and ROI, with occasional overnight stays away from home
• Full driving license and own transport
• Accredited by CIEEM
• Demonstrable postgraduate experience in ecology surveys
• GWDTE experience
• Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) experience
• Knowledge or experience using ArcGIS or similar
• Other protected species survey experience

At Origin, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use. Our Environmental businesses offer ecological and environmental services to a wide variety of clients and get involved in projects spanning land management, development, restoration and conservation. We offer the chance to collaborate across our Environmental businesses and be part of a growing team. Visit our website to find out more!

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