| Senior / Principal Marine Ecologist | 45688922 | | Location: | Edinburgh (EH3) | | Salary: | £35000 - £42000 per annum + Benefits | | Company: | Penguin Recruitment | | Job Type: | Permanent jobs | | Date posted: | 20/11/2009 16:47 | | | | | Job Description : | Senior / Principal Marine ecologist - Scotland
CMP3990
An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Marine ecologist to join this leading international consultancy based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, to take a lead on and further develop marine ecology and environmental work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding ecology team, working on exciting marine renewables, planning, development and conservation projects. The successful candidate is likely to be a specialist in marine and coastal ecology, and hold proven track record in relevant consultancy projects.
*Qualification- Candidates for this role will ideally hold a relevant BSc / MSc in Marine biology / similar (PhD Advantageous), full membership of an appropriate professional body and a full clean driving licence.
*Location- Flexible (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen)
*Experience- The successful candidate for this role will hold a demonstrable track record in ecology consultancy with specific in depth knowledge of marine ecology and legislation, it is anticipated that the candidate will hold expertise in one or more of the following; sea bird ecology, renewable energy developments, coastal oil and gas developments , port and harbour developments, coastal zone management, marine mammal ecology.
Those with a local knowledge will be at an advantage (although not essential) as will those with demonstrable industry contacts. Good project management, client liaising and staff management are also required skills.
*Salary- competitive salary - Up to £42,000 plus excellent benefits
*Company- Multidisciplinary consultancy
Duties Include:
- large scale project management
- providing technical expertise in the marine ecology field
- liaising with clients and other stakeholders
- providing expert legislation and policy advice
- seeking to further expand and develop the consultancies marine ecology capabilities and market share
- advising clients and statutory bodies on marine conservation issues
- technical report writing and review for EIA
- Liaising with internal colleagues from other disciplines on large scale projects
- collaborating with nation wide teams on large scale projects
Typical Projects include but are not limited to;
Off shore wind farm developments
Tidal energy developments
Wave energy developments
Port and harbour developments
Power and oil and gas infrastructure developments
Conservation advice
Research and advice for development of legislation, working with statutory bodies
Benefits:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and market leading consultancy, which enjoys a high reputation across many market sectors. The consultancy are currently involved with a number of large scale, high profile projects in the energy, land, infrastructure development fields.
Joining a friendly and enthusiastic team of ecologists you will take on the senior role, with a competitive salary and excellent benefits scheme- including pension, company share scheme, car scheme, lifestyle option such as childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Interested in this and other environmental jobs? For an initial, non- committal discussion about this vacancy and other opportunities in the environmental sector please do not hesitate to contact CLAIRE POWER of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365101, alternatively you can email your CV and we will get back to you. E-mails to claire.power@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
| | | | | Contact : | Claire Power | | Reference : | Totaljobs/CMP3990 | | |
