Chief Process Engineer, Glasgow.

   We are currently looking for a Chief Process Engineer to join our national Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering Stream within Water Operations Business. The role can based in Bristol, Warrington or Glasgow.

This is a chance for the successful applicant to be the lead Technical Authority within the Process Engineering Discipline in MEP as well as having the chance to be part of a vibrant business working for a broad range of clients.

Requirements Essential Criteria Degree educated and chartered with a relevant body such as the IChemE – candidates without this will not be considered Computer literate and able to work effectively work with the basic Microsoft suite of programmes as a minimum Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as some experience technically i.e.

calculations Good commercial awareness Proven ability and experience in providing a customer focussed service and ensuring clients are satisfied Significant experience in all aspects of water treatment including: pH correction, coagulation and flocculation, filtration, flotation, membrane technologies (R.O. MF and ultra filtration) desalination, disinfection (chlorination and UV), ion exchange, sludge treatment.

Significant experience in wastewater and sludge treatment Production of mass and energy balances Production of PFD’s and initial P&IDs’, Experience of industrial water and wastewater treatment Understanding of HAZOP and DSEAR Knowledge of hydraulics and ability to produce basic hydraulic profiles.

Production/input to design risk assessments and familiar with relevant HSE legislation Personal Qualities Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Capable of building and maintaining strong business relationships with internal line managers and external clients.

Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary. Positive outlook and approachable manner. Well motivated, able to work as part of a team or in isolation when required.

Ability to lead and develop others Responsibilities The role of Chief Process Engineer within the MEP stream of Water Operations will require the individual to undertake the following duties across the national business: Develop the technical excellence of process engineering within MEP Enthusing and inspiring colleagues to achieve excellence in process engineering Actively supporting staff development and retention Proactively drive continual improvement throughout the team, identifying examples of applicable best practice and ensuring this is incorporated into business behaviour Represent within the water industry as the national Process figurehead responsible for reinforcing our technical reputation To develop collaborative relationships with all stakeholders at all levels Work with the MEP Management Team to develop new business especially within process engineering areas Support the strengthening of the Mechanical, Electrical & Process Engineering business stream to ensure it is profitable, sustainable and scalable Lead, direct and maximise delivery of the Process Engineering element of the business across water operations nationally, develop new business in the UK with the support of local Client Delivery Directors Adopt and employ Water Operations systems and processes to ensure a robust approach to technical quality and commercial and financial performance Maintain and monitor a professional and leading edge approach to the application of Health and Safety and CDM in the administration of business duties Undertaking technical work, including reviews and design, on a variety of projects for the water and industrial sectors Ensuring client satisfaction by management of the technical quality of deliverables through review and approval to a high standard Leading the development of technical relationships with clients Providing advice, leadership and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems Project management on a variety of engineering projects including scoping, feasibility and design Contact Mark Downey 020 7531 5757 or water@anglo.com.

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Post-Doctoral Fellow: Global Comparative Study on REDD+

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 CGIAR Consortium research centres. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is seeking a full time Post Doctoral Fellow, Global Comparative Study on REDD+

The Post Doctoral Fellow’s research will contribute to developing policy-relevant conclusions on institutional design for specific country and regional contexts. The Post Doctoral Fellow’s work will be integrated and supported by the GCS-REDD+ national REDD+ strategies component and will be attached to the Forests and Governance Programme. The Fellow will be responsible ultimately to the Forests and Governance Programme Director and under immediate day-to-day supervision of the component leader.

General duties and responsibilities Support the GCS-REDD+ research on national REDD+ strategies and policies development; Provide support and training for partners in this research area’s core methodology; Work closely with the partners in all regions particularly in Latin America and ensure comparability and quality of data and outputs; Contribute to global, cross regional and regional comparison with a specific focus on the Latin American continent; Conduct research and analyse data on the politics of REDD+ and the related policy processes, policy discourses and policy outputs, by applying innovative methods for qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis; Conduct a review of performance measurements and indicators in the context of development policies and measures and environmental governance; Contribute to the design and conduct research and analysis on cross-component themes, with a specific focus on national REDD+ policy outputs and local policy outcomes; Contribute to proposal writing; Publish articles together with partners and other scientists in this research area; and Travel extensively to the GCS countries where this research is taking place with a specific focus on the Latin American continent (i.e. Brazil and Peru).

Requirements

Education, experience and technical skills PhD in the social sciences, preferably in political sciences, with expertise in comparative analysis of qualitative and quantitative data Knowledge and experience in forests and/or environmental governance, political economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation Knowledge of REDD, governance and the political economy of land use and deforestation Experience in social or policy network analysis Experience in the creation, management and analysis of larger datasets (survey data) and quantitative and qualitative data analysis computer software packages Experience in project management and partner liaison Fluency in English and Spanish, with excellent writing skills

Personal attributes and competencies Excellent analytical skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams Initiative and capacity to work independently as well as in team environments Competency in personal organisation, priority setting and managing multiple tasks Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning

Terms and conditions Competitive remuneration in US dollars commensurate with skills and experience The appointment will be for a period of two years (including one year probation) with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources. The duty station will be at CIFOR headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, with travel to research sites.

Application process The application deadline is 23 January 2013. We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates. Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration.

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_146_Post+Doctoral+Fellow+Global+Compara...

Junior Graphic Designer

£22,100 - £25,595 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise) - Band BGlasgow

Specific Minimum Qualifications and Expertise

• Educated to HND level, or equivalent.
• Experience using MAC OSX and Windows OS.
• Professional working knowledge of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A good portfolio of work demonstrating all aspects of print & digital design.
• Flair for working creatively within corporate identity guidelines.
• A working knowledge of email marketing campaigns.
• Creating print ready files and an understanding of the print process.
• Proof-reading and checking to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Clearly communicates relevant information verbally and in writing to colleagues and stakeholders, in a timely and constructive manner.
• Has a positive attitude when faced with barriers and find workable solutions.
• Good organisational skills, with experience of working on multiple projects.
• Excellent time management, with experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Keeps professional knowledge relevant to the role up-to-date.

Purpose

The role will involve working closely with the in-house Internal and Digital Communications team to develop creative work. You will work with a more senior member of the team and take ideas from initial concept through to final artwork.  The role involves:

• Designing and creating visually striking and distinct materials for Ofgem.
• Ensuring that all designed and printed materials conform to the Ofgem style guide.
• Ensuring that all printed materials and graphic designs meet current accessibility guidelines.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

• To design and prepare a wide range of print and online digital materials, working on specific campaign projects, as well as maintaining a consistent brand identity for the business.
• Produce inspiring internal communications, such as the staff magazine, newsletters, poster campaign materials and email banners.
• Produce designs compliant with corporate styles and to ensure that Ofgem’s brand identity is applied consistently and coherently across all designs.
• Follow design briefs, from concept to finished product.
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all stakeholders over the production of material, within the agreed deadlines, specifications and restrictions for each individual job.
• Image research for projects, as required.
• Archive recording and storage of design work and images used.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• Liaise with the senior designer, the wider Comms team, and provide design support to all internal teams within Ofgem.
• Liaise with external suppliers including printers, display material suppliers and paper manufacturers.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure accuracy and consistency in artwork files.
• Source new imagery.
• Responsible to the Graphic Designer.
• No line management responsibility.

Closing date: 9am, 21 January 2013Ref: OFG 977

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Senior Manager, Network Regulation Policy

£43,600 - £69,700 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise) - Band DLondon SW1

£41,200 - £64,000 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise) - Band DGlasgow

Specific Minimum Qualifications and Expertise

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification, or evidence of equivalent intellectual ability.
• Proven ability to develop and analyse complex concepts and communicate them effectively, with excellent drafting and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability in the delivery of key projects to challenging timescales.
• Effective influencing skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work constructively with others, as part of a team, and to value the contributions of others.
• Expertise in standard Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Demonstrable understanding  of regulation or the energy sector.
• Proven capability in the management and development of others.

Purpose

You will lead, or be an integral part of the development of workable solutions, in high profile policy areas such as assessing submissions from network companies, influencing the development and the implementation of European policy, and reviewing the approach to network charging.

The team’s work plays a key role in ensuring that appropriate regulatory arrangements are in place to provide safe, secure, high quality network services at value for money, to existing and future consumers.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

The work is likely to include elements of the following:-

• To manage projects related to policy development and/or implementation. To lead or contribute to a range of issues in network regulation, such as assessment of network planning and investment efficiency,  European policy, incentives, code modifications, network charging and access arrangements.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of wider policy areas and to present policy recommendations to senior management on regulatory issues relating to energy networks, both in the GB and European context.
• To prepare major policy documents, impact assessments and decision letters relating to the regulation of transmission.
• To act as a leading representative for Ofgem at external meetings, conferences and events explaining Ofgem’s policy, including convening and chairing workshops and workgroups, when necessary.
• To lead and manage consultancy input.
• To lead, motivate and develop members of a team.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop relationships with external contacts (including network operators, wider industry and Government, European stakeholders, consumers and customer groups), ensuring Ofgem policy is well represented and understood.
• Build relationships with staff and senior management, both within Ofgem’s Smarter Grids and Governance divisions and more widely across Ofgem, providing advice and input into various work strands.
• Represent Ofgem’s policy at external meetings and feedback to others in Ofgem.
• Liaise with colleagues within Ofgem, providing support for various work streams.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for high quality and timely analysis of policy options and recommendations.
• Responsible for ensuring that major policy projects are progressed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for managing consultant input into project work.
• Potentially responsible for managing and developing a team (including undertaking performance appraisals).

Closing date: 9am, 21 January 2013Ref: OFG 981

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OFGEM Vacancies JAN 2013

The closing dates are stated on each individual vacancy and may differ, from role to role. Sifting dates and interview dates can be found below for most roles. However, for roles with different closing dates to those listed, interview dates will be provided to shortlisted candidates at a later date.

If you are interested in applying for more than one role, a separate application will be needed for each role you apply for.

Please keep looking at this site for more roles, as they become available.

Phase 20
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am, Monday 21 January 2013.
The sifting dates will be: 21 January – 1 February 2013
The interview dates will be: 11 February – 22 February 2013

If you are interested in applying for more than one role, a separate application will be needed for each role you apply for.

Please keep looking at this site for more roles, as they become available.

• Head: Europe & Wholesale Markets - Band E | Ref: OFG 985
• Head: Wholesale Markets (Cross Fuel) - Band E | Ref: OFG 982
• Senior Programme Manager - Band E | Ref: OFG 975
• Head of Retail Market Analysis - Band E | Ref: OFG 973
• Senior Manager, Financial Analysis - Band D | Ref: OFG 983
• Senior Manager, Electricity Distribution Costs & Outputs - Band D | Ref: OFG 984
• Senior Manager, Network Regulation Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 981
• Senior Manager, European Electricity Transmission Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 974
• Senior Manager – European Electricity Transmission Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 976
• Senior Manager – Renewable Schemes - Band D | Ref: OFG 992
• Manager, Regulatory Finance - Band C | Ref: OFG 979
• Information Security Analyst - Band C | Ref: OFG 986
• Policy Analyst, Smarter Markets Strategy - Band C | Ref: OFG 980
• Junior Graphic Designer - Band B | Ref: OFG 977
• Communications Officer - Band B | Ref: OFG 978
• Policy Analyst - Band B | Ref: OFG 987
• Partner, Transmission - Ref: QOFY

South Seeds Energy Officer

Organisation:	South Seeds
Salary:	£24,000
Location:	Glasgow
Hours:	Full Time
Position type:	Paid
Contract:	Fixed Term Contract
Closing date:	Tue 08 January 13
Website:	www.southseeds.org
Contact name:	Lucy Gillie
Contact telephone:	07790119021
Contact email:	lucy@southseeds.org

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Full time Energy Officer required by South Seeds, a community led registered charity based in Southside of Glasgow, to conduct home energy audits and run a series of community based events.

Project aims:

Through a range of community engagement approaches, the South Seeds Energy Catalyst Project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the South Glasgow area. The project will provide impartial advice on improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel bills for residents. The project will develop community growing and tenement refurbishment opportunities to further engage residents in carbon reduction activities.

We are looking for applicants who understand energy saving measures and are good at communicating with community groups.

Application information, job description and person specification can be found by following the ‘More information’ link below.

Deadline 8th January 2013.

Senior Consultant Hydrologist/Engineer – Water

Organisation:	EnviroCentre Ltd
Salary:	Competitive + benefits
Reference:	SC01-1212
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

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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’s current portfolio extends to renewable energy, ports and harbours, infrastructure, commercial/residential development, sustainability and environmental restoration.

The post will involve:

• Applying a range of technical skills and experience to support the wider team.
• Responsibility for the delivery of technical projects.
• Support in developing new business opportunities and writing tender proposals for water projects.
• Acting as day-to-day client interface.
• Regular liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Opportunities to work closely with other environmental disciplines such as ecology and environmental assessment.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 or more year’s proven UK consultancy experience, having been closely involved in project delivery. UK experience is requisite.
• Proven skills and experience in project management.
• Proven technical abilities in at least two of the following core areas: civil/water engineering design; drainage design; flood risk management; hydrology; hydrodynamic modelling; geomorphology; river restoration; and environmental assessment.
• The ability to produce written reports to a high standard.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong understanding of quality systems such asISO 9001.
• Proven ability to help win new projects.
• A thorough understanding of water related legislation including flood risk, abstractions and discharges.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, sub-consultants and regulators.
• An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or relevant physical sciences.
• UK driving licence.

It would also be an advantage, but not essential to hold:

• Chartered Status.
• A Masters Degree in water resources or a hydrology related discipline.

In return, we offer a diverse range of interesting project work, competitive salary package and support to extend your skills and experience through appropriate training and development.

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.

Principal Water Engineer/Hydrologist

Organisation:	EnviroCentre Ltd
Salary:	Competitive + benefits
Reference:	PC01-1212
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

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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’s current portfolio extends to renewable energy, ports and harbours, infrastructure, commercial/residential development, sustainability and environmental restoration.

The Role:

The role will have responsibility for the delivery of technical hydrology studies, the provision of expert advice on hydrology and guidance on hydraulic modelling relating to all aspects of fluvial flood risk including combined tidal, estuarine and pluvial models.

The role requires experience in:

• Flood risk assessment, modelling and mapping to clients
• Developing and running 1D & 2D hydraulic models
• Hydrology support to Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Engineering
• Hydrological and hydrogeological assessments
• Flood Risk Planning policy, Controlled Activities Regulations and SuDS
• Project management
• Client liaison and liaison with statutory authorities/regulators
• Report writing and reviewing
• UK experience is requisite.

About You:

You will have 7 – 10 years’ experience and be educated to BEng/MEng in civil/water engineering or BSc/MSc in a related discipline with a further qualification in hydrology. A background in civil / geotechnical engineering or geomorphology would be beneficial but not essential.

You must possess the drive and ability to market your consultancy skills and win projects, as well as having proven project management capabilities. The role will also involve regularly liaising with both clients and regulatory bodies and therefore a good client focus is essential.

Although based within the water sector, there would be the opportunity to work closely with other environmental disciplines such as ecology and environmental assessment.

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.

Principal Ecologist

Organisation:	EnviroCentre Ltd
Salary:	Competitive + benefits
Reference:	PE01-1212
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

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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’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 Principal Ecologist.

The Principal 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 the role will focus on projects in central 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 Principal Ecologist will be responsible for preparing proposals, developing survey methods, delivering/co-ordinating fieldwork and preparing survey reports and EIAchapter and be expected to participate in the continuing professional development of junior staff and be an organised and effective administrator.

About You:

You will be an experienced professional ecologist with 7-10 years’ experience in 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 expected to support projects out with your core specialisms and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider Ecology team and the business generally.

You will be a full member of IEEM and preferably a Chartered Environmentalist.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A technical specialism such as protected species or botany;
• A working knowledge of other skills normally associated with ecological consultancy;
• Awareness of EIA and other planning processes;
• Experience in writing EcIA’s particularly for windfarm projects; and
• Regulator negotiation and liaison skills.

Advantageous, but non-essential, skills include:

• GIS proficiency;
• Appropriate 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.

Senior Botanist

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

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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’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.

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.

Senior Ecologist

Organisation:	EnviroCentre Ltd
Salary:	Competitive + benefits
Reference:	SE01-1212
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

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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’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.

Senior Ecologist will be expected to participate in the continuing professional development of junior staff and be able to demonstrate organisational skills to manage a busy and varied workload.

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 technical specialism such as a protected species;
• A sound ecological knowledge of Scottish fauna and flora;
• Experience of writing EPS licence applications for one or more of the following: bats, otter, great crested newts;
• Experience of producing ecology chapters as part of EcIA for complex projects;
• Up to date knowledge of EU and UK legislation and policy;
• Up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for a range of protected species;
• Be personable, a team player and experienced with client interface; and
• Hold a full clean driving licence.

Advantageous, but non-essential, skills include:

• Licensed to work with a protected species;
• 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).