| Organisation: | EnviroCentre Ltd |
| Salary: | Competitive + benefits |
| Reference: | SB01-1212 |
| Location: | Scotland |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Position type: | Paid |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Website: | www.envirocentre.co.uk |
| Contact name: | Lesley Stewart |
| Contact email: | lstewart@envirocentre.co.uk |
About Us:
EnviroCentre Ltd is an Environmental Consultancy. Established as a private limited company in 1995, EnviroCentre has grown to have a permanent team of over 40 with a range of specialist staff located at our Head Office in Glasgow and in other locations across Scotland and Ireland. We are a commercial consultancy delivering innovation through experience and academic excellence.
EnviroCentre Ltd is an Environmental Consultancy. Established as a private limited company in 1995, EnviroCentre has grown to have a permanent team of over 40 with a range of specialist staff located at our Head Office in Glasgow and in other locations across Scotland and Ireland. We are a commercial consultancy delivering innovation through experience and academic excellence.
EnviroCentre’s current portfolio extends to renewable energy, ports and harbours, infrastructure, commercial/residential development, sustainability and environmental restoration.
The Role:
EnviroCentre’s Ecology Team has grown from strength to strength in recent years and has developed an impressive project portfolio. We are currently seeking to continue the development of our team by appointing a Senior Ecologist.
The Senior Ecologist will join a busy and dynamic team, spread across all offices. The successful applicant will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering a range of projects across the UK, although it is expected that the role will focus on projects in Scotland. The successful candidate will be expected to manage individual contracts, in order to deliver high quality ecological consultancy services within budget and to meet deadlines. They will also be involved in costing work and preparing tenders. This may involve: liaising with clients, other consultants and consultees; acquiring data from third parties; and organising and supervising sub-contractors.
The Senior Ecologist will be responsible for developing survey methods, delivering and co-ordinating fieldwork and producing survey reports and EIA chapters. The role will involve technical review of other ecological reports as part of EnviroCentre’s quality assurance procedures.
The role does not include line management responsibilities. The Senior Ecologist will be expected to participate in the continuing professional development of junior staff and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills to manage a busy and varied workload.
The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.
The project-based nature of our work means that there will be a requirement to undertake travel as is necessary to successfully carry out contracts. This may include overnight stays and, possibly, longer periods of working away from home.
About You:
You will be positive, enthusiastic and professional with over 5 years’ experience in ecological consultancy. You will be a strong communicator with skills in client and regulator liaison and have a track-record of winning and delivering projects. It is essential that candidates have UK experience.
You will be practical, committed and have a flexible attitude to work with the ability to support projects outwith your core specialisms.
Essential criteria:
- An appropriate degree(s);
- Full member of IEEM and preferably a Chartered Environmentalist;
- A sound ecological knowledge of Scottish flora;
- A technical specialism such as lower plants;
- Up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for plants and vegetation;
- Extensive field experience of Phase 1 and 2 Habitat Surveys and the National Vegetation Classification (NVC);
- Experience of producing ecology chapters as part of EcIA for complex projects;
- Habitat management experience;
- Up to date knowledge of EU and UK legislation and policy;
- Experience of attending meetings with clients and design teams, statutory bodies, planning authorities and NGOs at a senior level;
- Be personable, a team player and experienced with client interface; and
- Hold a full clean driving licence.
Advantageous, but non-essential, skills include: - GIS proficiency;
- Habitat Regulations Assessment experience; and
- Business development and marketing experience.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Lesley Stewart (lstewart@envirocentre.co.uk). You can learn more about EnviroCentre at www.envirocentre.co.uk.
