Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Ecologist to join the Planning Regeneration Team. The role will be for 48 month duration with a starting salary of £29,055. Duties and responsibilities associated with the role include: • Providing ecological advice to colleagues, developers and public • Evaluate information submitted to support planning applications and discharge planning conditions • Procure and manage contractors and consultants • Review and manage nature conservation designations • Undertake ecological surveys to support habitat creation and enhancement works • Project management • Provide an Ecological Clerk of Work role as required The post holder will be expected to demonstrate that they have a sound knowledge of ecology and legis