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Principal Ecologist
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £30k
Ref: CS/HQ00010095
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading multi-disciplinary consultancies in the UK and worldwide. They are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join their office in Gloucestershire.
Our client is looking for a Principal Ecologist with significant experience of EIA, UK legislation and one or more specific species groups.
Experience of working on wind farm projects is highly desirable (on-shore and/or off-shore).
The successful candidate is likely to work on projects throughout the UK, and there may be opportunities to work abroad.
Candidates who can demonstrate exceptional abilities may be considered for a higher grade position
The ideal candidate will have leadership skills and motivational skills, as teams of staff will often be working long hours in remote locations. You will also have appropriate attitude to health and safety matters.
Essential skills:
- Relevant first degree
- Full member of IEEM
- Chartered Environmentalist
- Commercial awareness
- Full driving licence
- Good communication skills (including high standards of written work)
Desirable skills:
- Second degree in relevant field
- Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, ecological impact assessment and relevant wildlife legislation
- In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
- Possession of survey or development licences
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Good benefits accompany this role with a salary of circa £30k+ and excellent career development opportunities.
To apply for this role please send your CV to info@allen-york.com quoting the reference number stated. We acknowledge all applications and a consultant will be in contact should your application be taken further. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks then you have been unsuccessful in your application but please keep an eye on our website at www.allen-york.com for future opportunities.
This is one of several environmental job opportunities provided through Allen & York.
This includes contaminated land, ecology, marine and CSR, amongst others, so please take a look at our website www.allen-york.com/environment-jobs/worldwide
To find out more about this position please contact our offices quoting for Ref. No. CS/HQ00010095