Senior Ecologist

Role:
Senior Ecologist
Contract Length:
Until 02/04/2027

Location:

York, Leeds, Newcastle or Doncaster – 3 days onsite however there will be travel so this will be counted as days onsite

Pay Rate to Candidate: £385 PER DAY – umbrella rate

Role: A senior ecologist is required to survey ecosystems and assess the diversity, profusion and behaviours of the different organisms within them.

* Conduct field studies, collecting biological information

* Carry out taxonomy, classifications of organisms, applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques

* Using specialist software programs, aerial photography and maps to assess environmental impact; analysing the data.

* Working on habitat management and creation, writing reports and issuing recommendations

* Liaising with and advising, site managers, engineers, planners and others associated with a survey building relationships with stakeholders

* Keeping up to date with new environmental policies and legislation, contributing ideas about changes based on ecological findings.

Requirements:

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

* GREEN SKILLS/ SUSTAINABILITY| - Sustainability Management

* Able to work across Senior management and front line staff

* Confident and adaptable

* Able to cover a wide breadth of topics within the field

* Able to collaborate and influence successfully

* Full, clean UK driving licence