Environmental Consultant Natural Power Inverness, United Kingdom

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Undertake or lead survey work, where appropriate;
Provide ecological/ornithological advice to colleagues and clients including (but not limited to) survey design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and impact assessments;
Produce and review documentation in relation to ecology/ornithology, principally: annual reports, screening/scoping and feasibility studies, Preliminary Environmental Information, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Statement chapters, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and licence applications;
Delivery of other documentation as required;
Manage multiple small and large-scale projects including contracts, staff, subcontractor and budget management (where appropriate);
Maintain an understanding of the current guidance, and approaches being used in the onshore renewables sector, to inform the requirements for this advice;
Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, feeding into tenders and quotes;
Maintain, develop and manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultee bodies and industry contacts to successfully deliver projects and assist our continued business growth.

Educated to degree level in Biology, Environmental Science or a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience;
Relevant professional qualification such as IEMA or CIEEM;
CSCS card.

Knowledge and experience of ecology/ornithology (including survey design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation);
Able to provide clear and concise instructions to ensure objectives are understood;
Adopt a flexible approach to be able to manage tasks concurrently, and to be able to handle short notice pieces of work;
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships with contractors, clients and colleagues;
Show initiative to solve problems and provide innovative ideas;
Possess excellent team working skills;
Knowledge of onshore renewables sector;
Knowledge of UK planning/permitting processes;
Knowledge and experience of producing ecology or ornithology EIA chapters;
Knowledge and experience of Habitat Regulations.

Experience of onshore ecology/ornithology survey design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation;
Experienced at project management, including time and resource allocation;
Experience of the onshore renewables sector;
Specific experience of EIA for onshore renewables.

Due to travel required within the role a full driving licence, valid in the UK is required.

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