OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a member of our Ecology Team at Euroforest Group, working primarily in North Scotland, but providing advice and support to a wider team across UK.

THE POSITION

We are looking for an experienced ecological professional, interested in making meaningful environmental and social difference. The successful candidate will take a key role in leading ecological projects and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on all ecological matters. The role can be divided into the following key responsibilities, but it is not limited to:

• Representing and promoting the Company’s environmental standards
• Delivering ecological services in line with customer needs and Company objectives
• Undertaking ECoWs duties on development and land management projects
• Managing applications for ecological & protected species licences
• Undertaking and managing ecological surveys for habitats, birds, reptile and protected species, analysing and interpreting the subsequent results
• Preparing and reviewing of technical reports and ecological assessments
• Managing project budgets, timelines and resources effectively
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and providing guidance, ensuring projects adhere to best practices and comply with relevant policies and legal regulations
• Advising on environmental legislation, keeping key stakeholders informed of any changes, updating company policies and procedures as required
• Undertaking, supervising and training colleagues on PEAs, ECiAs and HRAs assessments
• Supporting existing forestry management and harvesting business streams on ecological related matters.
• Assisting in managing the Ecology business stream and maintaining a high standard of personal and environmental performance
• Playing an acting role in maintaining and developing the Environmental management system to include internal updates and support with external audits

Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures.

SKILLS

• Proven business acumen, and a desire to support business development
• Diligent and professional in your approach to work
• Self-motivated to deliver a high-quality service to clients and internal teams
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Organisational, communication and planning skills
• Motivational and negotiating skills
• Proficiency with IT systems, QGIS, mobile apps and other Office 365 apps
• Clean, Full UK Drivers Licence and willingness to travel

• Representing and promoting the Company’s environmental standards
• Delivering ecological services in line with customer needs and Company objectives
• Undertaking ECoWs duties on development and land management projects
• Managing applications for ecological & protected species licences
• Undertaking and managing ecological surveys for habitats, birds, reptile and protected species, analysing and interpreting the subsequent results
• Preparing and reviewing of technical reports and ecological assessments
• Managing project budgets, timelines and resources effectively
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and providing guidance, ensuring projects adhere to best practices and comply with relevant policies and legal regulations
• Advising on environmental legislation, keeping key stakeholders informed of any changes, updating company policies and procedures as required
• Undertaking, supervising and training colleagues on PEAs, ECiAs and HRAs assessments
• Supporting existing forestry management and harvesting business streams on ecological related matters.
• Assisting in managing the Ecology business stream and maintaining a high standard of personal and environmental performance
• Playing an acting role in maintaining and developing the Environmental management system to include internal updates and support with external audit