Senior Ecological Consultant

Gavia Environmental has been trading for nearly 15 years, and we have established a reputation
with our clients as pragmatic, but highly professional environmental consultants. We provide a
robust practical service, as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

The UK’s energy generation and transmission systems are undergoing revolutionary change as we
progress towards Net Zero. This includes a massive increase in the number of renewable energy
developments plus a major upgrade in the country’s energy transmission networks. These
developments combined with increasing recognition of the urgent need to protect and restore our
peatland landscapes and other protected habitats requires a passionate new generation of
environmental professionals to deliver.

At Gavia Environmental, we’re at the heart of these positive developments and this has led to a
healthy future order book with several longer-term projects within the energy infrastructure
and sectors.

Job intro

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Ecological Consultant professional to contribute to
Gavia’s growing portfolio of BNG, renewable energy and linear infrastructure projects. This
role will be focused on BNG and ecology projects within England.

Location

We are seeking to recruit this role to our London office. However, we could consider an
alternative base location in England for an exceptional candidate.

Essential knowledge & experience

To be successful in this role, we expect you would:

• hold a relevant degree or equivalent higher education qualification or equivalent level of
  ecological skills and knowledge.
• have experience of ecological survey and assessment at all scales.
• have a demonstrable knowledge of a range of survey methods, assessment types and taxa.
• have project management experience at all scales.
• be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to set and manage deadlines and team
  members.
• hold relevant professional membership or be working towards it.
• have experience of client and stakeholder engagement and liaison.

Role responsibilities

This role will report to our Technical Director (Ecology – England) but will involved working
on ecology and BNG projects across England.

The core duties of the Senior Ecological Consultant post are as follows:

• To effectively manage projects, including budgets, client and stakeholder liaison, field
  work and technical report deliverables;
• To contribute to, and have a keenness to take the lead on tender and fee proposal
  production;
• To lead and contribute to field work from biodiversity net gain condition surveys, NVC and
  protected species survey or Ecological Clerk of Works;
• To contribute to business development, including attracting new clients and generating new
  business through active engagement with our partners and clients;
• To lead on technical advice and interviews when recruiting for junior ecology staff, with
  the support of GEL directors;
• To successfully deliver projects in line with our GEL and CIEEM technical standards and
  best practice;
• To manage, mentor and guide less experienced ecologists;
• To contribute to and, where appropriate, lead on ecology team or company wide training;
• To remain up to date with best practice, policy, guidance and legislation and contribute to
  exploring new ways of working and innovation opportunities so that we may improve our practices
  and ensure a high quality of technical output;
• To operate in compliance with the GEL Staff Handbook, appropriate Code(s) of Professional
  Conduct and with strict regard to relevant legal requirements; and
• To continue to develop professionally and to make a positive contribution to the promotion
  of the GEL.

Salary & benefits

For a small SME, Gavia is able to offer an attractive salary. The salary associated with this
role will be dependent on your existing skills and experience. We work on a 40 hours per week
basis, and along with your base salary, we offer a range of other core benefits, including
share scheme, 25 days of holiday, Scottish Bank Holidays (9, regardless of base location),
private medical insurance, company pension scheme, paid annual professional membership renewal,
IT discounts, provision of all site PPE, as well as, waterproof, windproof and thermal tactical
outdoor clothing and boots as required.

We offer long-term opportunities to develop your professional career as far as you wish to take
it.

Additional information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not
able to offer a relocation package or visa sponsorship with this position.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic
qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening
that takes place will be relevant to your role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
age.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Gavia works with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and are not looking to add to
our PSL.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring
manager. Gavia will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you, or will you in future, require visa sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Reference ID: GELSEcC24