Senior Ecologist - Scotland

Senior Ecologist
Scotland - Full Time
Competitive Salary DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary:Freedom Environmental Land Management and Ecology are currently recruiting a Senior Ecologist in Scotland. The role will involve travel to Inverness and some surrounding regions.
The Senior Ecologist will manage the environmental compliance elements of the environmental schemes that we are working on while contributing to Freedom’s ‘Journey to 2030’ growth strategy. This position offers the opportunity to work in some of the UK’s most extraordinary landscapes, contributing to meaningful environmental improvements. The role offers challenge and growth with the opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling a high-impact environmental business.
This role is focusing on a framework of Large Capital Delivery Projects in the Power Sector and is based in Scotland.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Contribution to, producing and overseeing habitat management plans.
Reviewing and analysing a range of species and habitat survey reports.
Contributing to, producing, overseeing, and reviewing high quality ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA).
Undertaking, overseeing, and reviewing Ecological Surveys, including Extended Phase 1, UKHab and Protected Species Surveys.
Contribution to, producing and overseeing BNG assessments.
Planning of field survey logistics, and preparation and implementation of survey methods.
Compilation of project specific desk studies and literature reviews.
Presentation, and interpretation, of data to contribute towards survey, monitoring and management reports.
Overseeing, or acting as, Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to deliver onsite ecological supervision/auditing/support.
Data gathering and mapping using GIS, including QGIS
Understanding, writing and reviewing risk assessment and method statements for safe site work.
Managing projects and supporting office management and administrative tasks.
Contributing towards bids, tenders and budget and project finance management.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications required:

To hold an in-depth knowledge of ecology and survey techniques.
At least 4 years of demonstrable consultancy experience (or equivalent within the industry) reflecting the elements listed above.
Confident in Phase 1 habitats/UKHab surveys and good botanical skills.
Confident in field survey covering a range of British wildlife (typically including bats, badger, birds otter, water vole, GCN, etc.). Species specialisms are welcomed, however an awareness of protected and priority species and habitat’s role in wider ecosystems is also essential.
Associate or Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
A good understanding of current wildlife and environmental legislation, policy trends, standards and established ecological guidance.
A degree in Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation Management, Environmental Science, or a relevant subject.
Protected species licence holder and Schedule 1 bird experience / license – Desirable.
Having been a Named Ecologist or an Accredited Agent on EPSL’s and badger mitigation licences - Desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes:

Competitive Salary on Offer
Car/Car allowance
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
Personal development programme

Next Steps:  As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.   We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  About Us:
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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