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Senior Ecologist

Amentum, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Senior Ecologist

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Amentum, Didcot, Oxfordshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 8 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 543c41decfc24ed3951ef7e5d9721592

Location ref: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Full Job Description

  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments and development consent order projects.
  • Lead on site visits, ecological surveys, marine ecology and meet client project managers.
  • Lead in the production of screening and scoping reports to support planning applications.
  • Develop a reputation within the sector by developing innovative methods of impact assessment for terrestrial, marine, coastal, and ecological impacts.
  • Develop best available techniques for environmental assessments that consider climate resilience, emissions, noise, biodiversity, water discharges, and heritage.

    Experience in leading or significantly contributing to the preparation of ecological surveys, HRA, and environmental impact assessments for new developments and operational permitting applications.
  • Qualification background in ecology, zoology, botany, marine sciences or equivalent.
  • Chartered ecologist, environmentalist, or scientist.
  • We are also willing to consider ecologists who are recent postgraduates., Knowledge of any one of these: air quality management, noise abatement policy and legislation, or 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.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle challenges.
  • Willingness to travel on business as required, including visits to overseas sites.

    At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
    • Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities., Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

    People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/senior-ecologist-127082580
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