Public Sector & Services
Principal Ecologist Full Time Temporary
Principal Ecologist needed in Hereford Paying £54.19 per day ref OR2886
Full time hours on a temporary basis
We are seeking an experienced Ecologist to support our Nutrient Neutrality and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) processes.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Complex Calculations & Legal Agreements: Conduct bespoke calculations and manage detailed data submissions, ensuring compliance with HRA requirements through tailored legal agreements.
- Nutrient Neutrality Initiatives:
- Assess land/building use changes, particularly in agriculture, to generate nutrient neutrality.
- Develop offsite nutrient neutrality solutions and manage third-party phosphate credit schemes.
- Evaluate intensive agricultural developments, including anaerobic digestion plants and poultry units.
- Oversee major residential applications that do not utilize standard drainage systems.
- HRA Considerations:
- Analyse air emissions and recreational impacts from agricultural developments.
- Address significant water and air pollution issues, including wastewater treatment upgrades.
- Draft and publish updated guidance and FAQs.
- Planning Applications Support:
- Provide technical support for major and strategic planning applications.
- Represent the Natural Environment Service at planning appeal hearings and coordinate written representations.
- Environmental Advice Service Management:
- Manage the charged scheme and liaise with Natural England’s Discretionary Advice Service.
- Ensure reports are technically and legally accurate.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG):
- Support the Development Management Team with legal agreements and habitat assessments.
- Develop and secure Habitat Banks and strategic approaches to BNG.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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