Senior Ecologist

IKM Consulting Ltd, Grangemouth, Falkirk

Senior Ecologist

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IKM Consulting Ltd, Grangemouth, Falkirk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 170b4a73fc784685915876959832d949

Full Job Description

  • Understanding and production of Risk Assessments and Ecological Survey Method Statements.
  • Plan, implement and manage ecological surveys and assessments.
  • Site team management.
  • Support in the preparation of fee proposals.
  • Production of high-quality ecological reports and working method statements
  • Protected species licence applications and Species Protection Plans.
  • Ecological Clerk of Works / Site Supervision.
  • Mentoring junior staff.
  • Managing projects and budgets.

    A minimum of 5 or more years previous experience preferably in an environmental consultancy.
  • Degree in Ecology or related subject.
  • Considerable experience in protected species surveying, Phase 1 habitat surveying and ecological assessment.
  • Experience in protected species licence applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and an enthusiasm for keeping up to date with best practice and new technologies.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential
  • Be a member of a relevant professional institution e.g. CIEEM
  • Desirable Skills / Experience:
  • Protected Species licence holder (Bat licence preferred).
  • Experience with HRA, Biodiversity Net Gain.
  • Rail network experience.
  • GIS knowledge and experience
  • Own car

    IKM Consulting is an award-winning civil and structural engineering and environmental consultancy, and our roots stem from projects in Development and Industrial Manufacturing. But did you know we are working on projects in Petrochemical, Development, Hydrogen & Renewables?
  • As a part of Global Energy Group Capital (GEG), we're expanding our networks at our head office in Grangemouth. Our business is growing, and we have exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join, develop and grow with IKM!

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible office working arrangements
  • Starting with 30 days paid holiday inclusive of national and public holidays, increasing with continuous service
  • Flexible benefits package including option to buy additional holidays, private health care, life assurance and cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional fees paid
  • The role will require travel, overnight and/or out of hours work and may require working away from home. IKM Consulting Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter (both of these are mandatory to be considered for the position) with details of your current and expected remuneration. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits:
  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home
  • Schedule:
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Grangemouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  • Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)