Logika Consultants Ltd

Consultant / Senior Consultant Ecological Consultant

The role is full-time or part-time and based in Warrington with travel required across the UK for specific project opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Consultant or Senior Ecologist.

You will be responsible for undertaking ecological surveys, including UKHab habitat surveys and preferably for one or more protected species. Having experience in bird survey or excellent botanical skills would be advantageous. You will also be expected to manage ecological projects or tasks, liaise with clients and sub-consultants, and help to prepare fee proposals and author technical reports including most particularly ecological impact assessment reports.

It is the philosophy of Logika that the role of an environmental consultant should be to ensure that environmental issues are at the heart of development design. Therefore, it is of importance that you should have a creative streak, being able to work with our landscape designers to embed ecological design solutions into development proposals to ensure the meeting of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements whilst also helping to achieve other green infrastructure ambitions such as reducing flood risk and improving air quality.

Skills and experience we are looking for

Essential

• At least 2 years of experience in an ecological consultancy.
• Located within commuting distance of our Warrington office.
• Experience of planning and conducting ecological surveys, including Phase 1 habitat survey or UKHab and protected species surveys.
• Ability and willingness to undertake site-based monitoring and field work.
• Familiarity with GIS and other mapping tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good report writing skills.
• A good understanding of wildlife legislation and the planning process.
• Experience of Biodiversity Net Gain.
• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• BSc or higher in appropriate science-based discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car, as travel will be required.
• A passion and flair for developing ecological enhancement and mitigation design measures.

Desirable

• Good understanding of EIA and Habitats Regulations Assessment.
• River Condition Assessment trained, or drive to achieve certification.
• One or more protected species licences.
• FISC trained.
• Botanical or ornithology expertise.
• Previous experience working directly with clients, their planners and lawyers, and within their design teams.
• Experience of project management and/or preparation of ecology proposals and tenders.
• Membership of CIEEM.

Please apply using the application form on our website – www.logikaconsultants.co.uk/careers

Further information is available on our websites:

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Closing Date: 31/03/2024  Location: Warrington