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Ecologist - Renewable Energy

£50k - 60k per year

Renewable Energy

London, Greater London, England

Permanent

Hybrid

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Ecologist - Renewable Energy Projects

London Office Location - Highly Flexible Working Pattern (project sites UK wide)

Salary Range: £50,000 - 60,000 DOE

Piper Maddox are currently working with an exciting renewable energy company who have a hugely diverse range of services contributing to the net-zero transition. Our client is able to contribute across project development, business decarbonization, as well as renewable energy consultations.

This particular role would sit within their project development function where they are currently looking to bring a wide variety of services in-house rather than using external partners. This gives you a high level of influence and input over project strategy in your area of expertise.

This company are currently working in an exciting joint venture to develop a number of utility scale solar projects from inception through to the ready to build stage to further our transition to a clean energy future. These projects are aimed around 20 acres in size and this company are looking to add a high volume of sites to their portfolio.

Their joint venture partner is a leading international investor who are one of the most well established backers of major infrastructure projects. Their trust in our client means that you can rest assured you will see your projects come to fruition with stable funding in the background allowing you to really focus on your projects.

They are looking to add an in-house Ecologist to their team who will play a crucial role in ensuring the development feasibility of their renewable portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for preliminary ecological assessments, biodiversity & habitat surveys, LVIA's, as well as attending public consultation events in the consenting process alongside the wider project development team.

This role would be suitable for an experienced Ecologist to join up with an in-house team where you can be closer to the project. A background in consultancy would be preferred and this role would require someone with an autonomous spirit who is happy with frequent site visits across the UK.

CIEEM membership would be ideal for this role alongside, roughly 5 years of industry experience in the designated field.

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