About Delta-Simons

Delta-Simons is a multi-disciplinary environmental and health and safety consultancy providing trusted advice and solutions to 'Protect People and Planet' through facilitating sustainable development, both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, Delta-Simons is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation and collaborative thinking is encouraged and helps to form our identity.

Now part of the Lucion Group, there has never been a more exciting time to join our growing and diverse team. Explore our careers page and divisions here.

The Role

We are looking for experienced and highly motivated Senior Ecologists (or Ecologists close to that level), with a minimum Level 1 bat survey licence and Level 1 GCN survey licence, to join the Delta-Simons ecology team within our Environmental Planning Division at our London office and bolster our ability to deliver projects across the North, Midlands and South. You can find out more about what it's like to work within our Environmental Planning team here.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and managing ecological surveys and associated mitigation from inception through to completion of projects.

• Undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys/ UK Habs surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.

• Undertaking phase 2 surveys for legally protected species.

• Producing a range of ecological reports to a high standard.

• Liaising with clients, professional advisors, contractors and the general public.

• Embodying the Delta-Simons values of integrity, commitment, empowerment, sustainability, wellbeing and innovation.

• Managing and mentoring junior team members.

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).

More About You!

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (2:1 or higher)

• At least four years’ experience as a professional ecological consultant.

• Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats.

• A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.

• The ability to write concise, high quality, technical reports (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments) in line with CIEEM guidelines.

• Ideally, experience of reviewing technical ecology reports written by others.

• Experience undertaking BREEAM 2018 assessments.

• Experience of using the latest Defra Biodiversity Metric.

• Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Good commercial awareness.

• Membership of CIEEM

• Bat and GCN Natural England protected species licence (Level 1 or above)

• Full clean UK driving licence

Benefits of Working with Delta-Simons

At Delta-Simons, recruiting and retaining the best individuals is key to our success and continued growth. We celebrate our staff by offering:

• £27,000 - £42,000 basic salary, depending on skills and experience.

• Company matched pension scheme.

• 24 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.

• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.

• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.

• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.

• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.

• Opportunity for hybrid working.

Delta-Simons is an equal opportunities employer.

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For all recruitment enquiries, please email recruitment@luciongroup.com