Consultant Ecologists (Hants)

Ecosupport Ltd is currently able to offer a permanent position for two Consultant Ecologists to head our ‘Bespoke Project Team’ here in the South of England, assisting with various project types throughout the region. 

Pay Range: £33,000-£45,000+ DOE

Hours 40 hours pw inclusive lunch break

Opportunities for paid overtime at excellent rates

Holidays 29-35 days PA

Use of company pool vehicles

Access to Well-being & Benefits Scheme

Company Pension

Regular Company Social Events 

Your Role:

Your role will be to lead our ‘Bespoke Project Team’ department, plan, manage and deliver professional ecological services to a broad range of clients. You will work alongside your team of assistants and field staff to maximize project efficiency.

Ecosupport Ltd is based in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, with travel throughout the region and occasionally the surrounding areas. Your time will be divided between office and field-based work.

Responsibilities:

• Liaison with team members, clients and planning authorities
• Production of ecological reports; PEA’s, mitigation strategies, some small development BNG
• EPS bat licence applications 
• Project coordination and management, including coordination of surveys and field staff
• In-field ecology and protected species surveys

Qualifications & Experience:

The following are essential:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree as a minimum and hold a Natural England Bat Survey Licence level 2 and capable of applying for EPS mitigation licenses, taking on projects and clients as soon as you have settled into the team.

You will have experience with the following:

• Preparation and production of PEA, mitigation and compensation strategies 
• EPS bat license applications
• Project coordination
• Client and stakeholder liaison & project tendering
• Hold Natural England Bat Survey License level 2 minimum
• Project and team management
• Planning processes
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain small development metric

Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills, positive attitude, self-discipline and a desire to be challenged. Full drivers licence.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to belinda@ecosupport.co.uk