Ecologist/Senior Ecologist
Location
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-8 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
4h ago
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Summary
The Ecologist/Senior Ecologist will conduct protected species and habitat surveys, perform ecological assessments including Biodiversity Net Gain, and design and implement mitigation schemes. This role involves preparing habitat management plans, advising clients, and managing diverse projects while ensuring compliance with nature conservation legislation and the UK planning system.
Hankinson Duckett Associates (HDA) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Ecologist/Senior Ecologist to join our friendly team within our growing practice.
What we do
The work of our ecology team involves protected species and habitat surveys, ecological assessments (including Biodiversity Net Gain), and design and implementation of mitigation schemes.
We are also highly regarded for our habitat design, enhancement and creation works, and preparation of habitat management plans.
Within the wider practice we also carry out landscape assessment and design, and provide arboricultural surveys and advice.
What we offer
In addition to working as part of our friendly and supportive team, we offer a wide package of benefits. These include a competitive salary, flexible/hybrid working and generous training and bonus schemes. As an employee owned trust, members of staff enjoy tax breaks on EOT bonuses. You would have ownership of your projects, proportionate to your skills and experience, supported by a talented team of senior and junior members of staff. We also actively offer and encourage training to develop your professional career. HDA is committed to Equal Opportunities for all.
Applicants should demonstrate the following, proportionate to the position being applied for:
Education to at least BSc level in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience);
A true passion for wildlife and a good knowledge of British fauna and flora, with ability to carry out and co-ordinate surveys for a wide range of habitats and species;
Experience in the preparation of Ecological Impact Assessments for a variety of schemes;
Excellent report writing and communication skills;
Experience in the design and implementation of cost and time efficient mitigation strategies;
Experience in management of a diverse range of projects;
Thorough knowledge of nature conservation legislation, best practice guidance and understanding of the UK planning system;
A full driving licence and car ownership;
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to inspire and work well alongside colleagues, clients and consultees;
Ability to confidently advise clients and consultees on a wide range of ecological matters;
Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget; and
Hold or qualify for membership of CIEEM (ACIEEM or MCIEEM).
Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in ecological consultancy, including time at a senior level (for a Senior Ecologist position), and hold at least one licence to survey for European Protected Species. A proven ability to win new clients and develop existing relationships would also be regarded as a distinct advantage.
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Company
Hankinson Duckett Associates (HDA)
Team size
Growing team
Location
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hankinson Duckett Associates (HDA) is a team of ecologists, landscape architects, and arboriculturalists founded in 1998. They collaborate to ensure the environment is at the forefront of development decisions, serving a national client base in both private and public sectors. HDA provides advice at all stages of the planning, design, and implementation process for a wide range of development types and environmental projects. The company recently became an employee owned trust (EOT).
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Ecologist/Senior Ecologist
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom • Full Time