B. The Job SENIOR ECOLOGICALCONSULTANT

The Senior Ecological Consultant will be responsible to the Regional Associate Director for the development and management of consultancy projects and contracts carried out by the company, focused within the midlands and north of England. As part of our continuing regional development, you will work closely with the Regional Associate Director to support the development of our team based within our office in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. You will be a motivated person and able to work on your own initiative to meet the needs of our clients. You will be involved in all aspects of a busy consultancy including project management, client relationship management, field work and reporting.

C. Specific Responsibilities

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

·Maintain positive client relationships within the region.

·Help to plan and deliverour programme of consultancy work.

·Ensure the ecological quality of all project work is maintained and where possible improved.

·Ensure health and safety issues are met by all projects, at all times.

PROJECT PLANNING

·Prepare work schedules and plans for consultancy work.

·Support the implementation of projects using available resources.

·Balance the requirements of clients and statutory consultees with respect to site ecology, whilst maintaining a professional approach (following CIEEM Code of Practice.)

·Ensure risk assessments and other aspects of Health & Safety are complied with at all times.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

·Carry out desk-based research and field work as required.

·Produce reports to the highest standards of presentation.

·Ensure all records, files and administration are kept up to date and in a tidy condition.

·Ensure all relevant information is passed to the appropriate support staff.

·Act as lead for projects.

OTHER DUTIES

·Continue professional development in one or more specialist areas.

·Work as part of the wider Middlemarch Environmental team.

D. Allocation of Time

Company Strategy0%

Company Management0%

Company Marketing10%

Company Administration0%

Project Management20%

Project Implementation60%

Project Administration 10%

Total 100%

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd

PERSON SPECIFICATION –SENIOR ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

The following items are essential unless marked (*o) for optional

KNOWLEDGE

  • Environmental and biodiversity issues
  • Ecological survey (with at least one specialist area)
  • Habitat creation and management techniques
  • Report writing and office systems

SKILLS

  • Organisational skills (e.g. electronic/hardcopy file management)
  • Communication skills (both written and spoken)
  • Habitat survey skills and NVC system
  • Species identification skills including one or more protected species licences
  • Full UK driving licence

ABILITIES

  • To identify and manage priorities.
  • To work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • To manage people and projects
  • To communicate effectively
  • To word process, use spreadsheets and databases
  • Towork competently under pressure

EXPERIENCE

  • Professional work in the environment
  • Working in a consultancy or as a consultant
  • Producing reports, letters and proposals.
  • Writing management plans
  • Maintaining a filing system

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline with three years’ experience and professional qualification- ideally MIEEM (*o)

CONTRA-INDICATORS

  • Unwillingness to work evenings or weekends.
  • Unwillingness to work alone
  • Unwillingness to work in the field in all weathers

MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL IS STRIVING TOWARDS EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF ITS WORK