Senior ecologist

Senior Ecologist GBP45k to GBP48k Petersfield - Hampshire based Reed Recruitment, Southampton branch, are recruiting for our client who is also a leading Arboriculture and Forestry Contractor, with well over a decade of experience and expertise in the forestry sector. About this role A full time Senior Ecologist to join their dedicated in-house Environmental team, on a full-time permanent basis. As a key member of the Environment team, you will play an integral role in the development and implementation of their Environmental Strategy, to identify and advise how they can balance the needs of their projects with those of the environment. Manage and develop ecological management strategies, plans and resources across the company. Oversee the delivery of ecological studies and impact assessments across a range of projects and environments, and subsequently implement, monitor and evaluate protective actions or measures that result. Manage projects from conception to completion. Support all aspects of ecological conservation, advising on best practice, current legislation and policy. Undertake surveys including Protected Species Surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulation Assessments, and design species and habitat mitigation measures accordingly. Be responsible for the accurate collation of data, information, and analysis, to lead on the production of reports and to keep senior management updated of the ecological status of our active sites. Assist in the management of the Environmental team by supporting the Environment Manager in the development of the environment strategy, planning and budgets and the management of the ecology resources About you Significant experience working in a similar Ecologist role. Up-to-date with current ecology best practices and of relevant wildlife legislation and policy, Good understanding of the ecology of UK protected species such as bats, newts and dormice, Hold at least one survey class licences and be actively working towards more. Be an Associate Member of CIEEM, and may be working towards full membership. Highly-organised, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving, self-motivated and able to work autonomously. Demonstrable experience of using GIS or mapping software to interpret and analyse environmental data for surveys and reports. You will be field-based for a significant amount of your time, so you must be happy to work in all weather based in Hampshire and conducting field work across the southern region. Flexible in your approach to work, have a full driving licence and be willing to travel. zwj;