Senior Ecologist – Newport, South Wales

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our friendly and supportive team in Newport and one of the UK’s largest and most experienced independent ecological consultancies.

You will take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects. We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy work through mentoring, a structured review process and tailored training programme.

We are particularly looking for more experienced candidates with a specialist interest in ornithology and an aptitude for project management. We have a very strong renewable energy portfolio in Wales and this requires detailed programmes of bird survey.

In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, we offer benefits that include private healthcare, company-funded social events, long service rewards and health and wellbeing benefits.

Why work for BSG Ecology?

• We are a 100% employee-owned company. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees.
• We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals.
• All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients.
• We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external training and mentoring.
• Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements.
• We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us to work across offices and remotely.

What We Are Looking For

You will have:

• Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least three full years of ecological consultancy)
• A broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences
• Knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current and evolving wildlife policy and legislation
• Confidence in written and verbal communication
• Effective project management and client liaison skills
• The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
• Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK
• The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology
• An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation
• A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
• A full driving licence and access to your own transport