Employer | Black & Veatch |
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Job title | Bat Ecologist |
Location | Redhill, Surrey |
Salary range | 30,000 to 40,000 |
Sector | Water |
Reference | 7061 |
Date posted | 04-Dec-19 |
Apply by | 04-Jan-20 |
Contact |
Katy Rainford rainfordk@bv.com https://www.bv.com/ Tel: 01737 856 217 |
Summary | Black & Veatch are recruiting for a Bat Ecologist in our Redhill, Surrey office. |
Details |
Principal Purpose: To manage the ecological deliverables across projects. Key Duties • To lead and develop our in-house bat capability and provide mentoring to more junior ecologists. • Providing general field and office ecological support on a wide range of projects including fluvial and coastal flood risk management, water utility, rail, renewable/ energy projects and other large scale infrastructure; • Managing and writing all stages of Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and HRA; • Oversee licence applications and mitigation; • Supporting business development and tenders. Education and training Environmental related degree. Academic and professional qualifications • Full member of CIEEM; • Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist; • Licenced bat ecologist. Background and experience Excellent grounding in all stages of ecological assessment including PEAs and EcIA, preferably in relation to flood/coastal management, rail, water utility or energy projects. In addition to bats should be competent to lead most of the following surveys: • Extended Phase 1 survey • Water vole • Badger • Otter • Amphibians incl GCN • Hedgerows • Invasive plants • Reptiles Experience of Habitats Regulations Assessments Experienced in Ecological Clerk of Works role Knowledge Base • Ecological Impact Assessment (including Preliminary Environmental Assessment and EcIA). • Best practice methods of ecological surveys and mitigation. • Previous experience of working for a consultancy. • Enjoy innovation and embracing advances in technology and Ecology. • Design of habitat creation/restoration • Ecology elements of BREEAM/CEEQUAL Skills Team player and effective communication skills. excellent written and oral communication. Personal Attributes • Self-starter. • Professional manner. Any Additional Requirements Full driving licence. |
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