Amentum

SeniorEcologist

Didcot, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Ecologist at Amentum. Skills: Ecological surveys, Environmental impact assessments, Impact assessment, GIS. Contribute to environmental impact assessments. Lead on site visits”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver ecological based appraisals; Integration into wider site development; Integration into planning support work; Support planning applications; Develop a reputation within the sector; Deliver on our promises; Create a secure and vibrant future

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Tackle challenges; Embrace challenges with confidence

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel on business as required, Visits to overseas sites

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Qualification background in ecology, zoology, botany, marine sciences or equivalent, Chartered ecologist, environmentalist, or scientist, Experience in leading or significantly contributing to the preparation of ecological surveys, HRA, and environmental impact assessments for new developments and operational permitting applications

Nice to Have

Knowledge of air quality management, Knowledge of noise abatement policy and legislation, Knowledge of dispersion modelling methodologies for terrestrial and/or marine environments, Licensed bat ecologist with experience of leading bat surveys, including preliminary roost assessments and dusk/dawn surveys, in-line with current UK best practice and legislation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle challenges, Willingness to travel on business as required, including visits to overseas sites, ecologists who are recent postgraduates

What You'll Do.

Contribute to environmental impact assessments

Lead ecological surveys

Meet client project managers

Lead production of screening reports

Lead production of scoping reports

Utilise database toolkits

Develop innovative methods

Develop best available techniques

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work alongside other ecologists, environmentalists, geoscientists, nuclear waste managers, geochemists, and safety case consultants; Work together to deliver on our promises; Supportive team; Work together

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