Senior Ecologist

BBBH44385
Negotiable
Al Khobar


Key Responsibilities


  • Undertaking protected species and habitats surveys e.g. flora survey, small mammal trapping, camera trapping

  • Report writing of ecological impact assessments and ecology/biodiversity chapters for ESIA

  • Assisting with the generation of tender opportunities through business development with existing and new clients

  • Assisting with the preparation of tenders, liaising with clients and team members (internally and externally)

  • Being part of a team that makes complex decisions with consideration of appropriate inputs

  • As required, working with other consultants in the wider Environmental Management team



Skills / Qualifications
Essentials Skills and experience


  • Relevant BSc in environmental sciences and/or Ecology

  • Grounded and practical knowledge and understanding of ecological legislation, guidelines, regulations and practices e.g. KSA and IFC performance standards

  • Career history working as an ecological consultant, with demonstrable experience of providing ecological input to ESIA projects

  • Demonstrable experience of environmental project co-ordination experience across a range of areas

  • Be conversant in IFC performance standard 6 and its application

  • Specialism in a particular relevant ecology field (e.g. bats, flora, birds etc.)

  • Ability to network and communicate well internally, but also externally with clients

  • Excellent decision making skills, demonstrating initiative and autonomous thinking

  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety, giving priority to its importance at all times

  • Full driving licence

  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout KSA as required

  • Knowledge of Natural Capital and ecosystem services baseline and impact assessment modelling

  • Project Management

  • Additional language skills



Key Responsibilities


  • Undertaking protected species and habitats surveys e.g. flora survey, small mammal trapping, camera trapping

  • Report writing of ecological impact assessments and ecology/biodiversity chapters for ESIA

  • Assisting with the generation of tender opportunities through business development with existing and new clients

  • Assisting with the preparation of tenders, liaising with clients and team members (internally and externally)

  • Being part of a team that makes complex decisions with consideration of appropriate inputs

  • As required, working with other consultants in the wider Environmental Management team



Skills / Qualifications
Essentials Skills and experience


  • Relevant BSc in environmental sciences and/or Ecology

  • Grounded and practical knowledge and understanding of ecological legislation, guidelines, regulations and practices e.g. KSA and IFC performance standards

  • Career history working as an ecological consultant, with demonstrable experience of providing ecological input to ESIA projects

  • Demonstrable experience of environmental project co-ordination experience across a range of areas

  • Be conversant in IFC performance standard 6 and its application

  • Specialism in a particular relevant ecology field (e.g. bats, flora, birds etc.)

  • Ability to network and communicate well internally, but also externally with clients

  • Excellent decision making skills, demonstrating initiative and autonomous thinking

  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety, giving priority to its importance at all times

  • Full driving licence

  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout KSA as required

  • Knowledge of Natural Capital and ecosystem services baseline and impact assessment modelling

  • Project Management

  • Additional language skills



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