Experience

Ecus Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Ecologist

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Freelance, self-employed

• Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

• Ecologist with 10 years experience

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Freelance ecologist with 10 years experience. Freelance ecologist with 10 years experience.



Jacobs

• Croydon, United Kingdom

• Senior Ecologist

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2020

  As Senior Ecologist with Jacobs I undertook a variety of protected species surveys in relation to large scale infrastructure schemes. Involved in detailed mitigation design and implementation, project management and people management. Producing comprehensive reports and Natural England licencing applications. As Senior Ecologist with Jacobs I undertook a variety of protected species surveys in relation to large scale infrastructure schemes. Involved in detailed mitigation design and implementation, project management and people management. Producing comprehensive reports and Natural England licencing applications.



Ahern Ecology

• London, United Kingdom

• Ecologist

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  As an Ecologist for Ahern Ecology I was involved in undertaking Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys including bat, reptile, great crested newt, badger, otter and water vole surveys. Responsibilities also include writing comprehensive reports and EPS licence applications, liaising with clients and supervising contractors undertaking ecological watching brief. As an Ecologist for Ahern Ecology I was involved in undertaking Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys including bat, reptile, great crested newt, badger, otter and water vole surveys. Responsibilities also include writing comprehensive reports and EPS licence applications, liaising with clients and supervising contractors undertaking ecological watching brief.



Lindsay Carrington Ecological Services

• Graduate Ecologist

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  Responsibilities within this job role include: - Undertaking Phase 1 habitat surveys and subsequent targeted protected species surveys (including bat, great crested newt, reptile, badger, otter and water vole). - Report writing (including ecological appraisals, phase 1 and 2 bat reports, ecological management plans, Natural England licence applications). - Assisting with project management and liaising with clients on up to date legislation and requirements regarding protected species and ecology. - Undertaking ecological watching briefs. Show less



The Bat Conservation Trust

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • 2011 - 2012

  Taking part in hibernation and maternity bat roost checks. Taking part in hibernation and maternity bat roost checks.



The Ecology Consultancy

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Ecologist

  • Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

  Primarily based on the M25 widening project, responsibilities included: - Translocation of great crested newts and reptiles. - Ecological watching briefs. - Protected species surveys (including bat, reptile, badger and water vole). Primarily based on the M25 widening project, responsibilities included: - Translocation of great crested newts and reptiles. - Ecological watching briefs. - Protected species surveys (including bat, reptile, badger and water vole).



Forest Research - UK

• Volunteer

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Taking part in edible dormice and hazel dormice population monitoring surveys. Taking part in edible dormice and hazel dormice population monitoring surveys.



Southampton City Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Leader - Research into 'Aftificial Lighting and Bats on Southampton Common'

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

  Project Leader for a project investigating 'Artificial Lighting and Bats on Southampton Common'. The results of this investigation were presented within a comprehensive report which was presented to members of Southampton City Council and staff of the University of Southampton. Project Leader for a project investigating 'Artificial Lighting and Bats on Southampton Common'. The results of this investigation were presented within a comprehensive report which was presented to members of Southampton City Council and staff of the University of Southampton.



Hampshire Wildlife Trust

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Involved with practical habitat conservation, management and maintenance throughout Hampshire Involved with practical habitat conservation, management and maintenance throughout Hampshire



Alderney Wildlife Trust

• Volunteer

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

  Project leader for a project investigating the changes that have taken place within the hedgehog population of Alderney over the past 15 years. The results of this project were presented within a comprehensive report which was presented to staff of the University of Southampton. Project leader for a project investigating the changes that have taken place within the hedgehog population of Alderney over the past 15 years. The results of this project were presented within a comprehensive report which was presented to staff of the University of Southampton.



CIBNOR - North Western Centre of Biological Research

• Volunteer Research Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Research Assistant for a project investigation the use of acoustic deterrents for the avoidance of by-catch of turtles in La Paz, Mexico. Research Assistant for a project investigation the use of acoustic deterrents for the avoidance of by-catch of turtles in La Paz, Mexico.



Hawk Conservancy Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2004 - Sep 2005

  Volunteer responsible for animal husbandry and liaising with park visitors. Volunteer responsible for animal husbandry and liaising with park visitors.