Ben is the Principal Ecologist and Director of BM Ecology. He is a consultant ecologist, experienced in taking sites from initial Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) through to Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs). Ben has extensive experience of undertaking surveys, reports and impact assessments for the following areas: bats, birds (BBS & VP), great crested newts, water voles, otters, reptiles, badgers and habitats/flora. Ben holds Natural England licences for great crested… Show more Ben is the Principal Ecologist and Director of BM Ecology. He is a consultant ecologist, experienced in taking sites from initial Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) through to Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs). Ben has extensive experience of undertaking surveys, reports and impact assessments for the following areas: bats, birds (BBS & VP), great crested newts, water voles, otters, reptiles, badgers and habitats/flora. Ben holds Natural England licences for great crested newts (CL08 and personal box trap licence) and bats (Level 2 and BMCL), as well as being a qualified tree climber, holding a CSCS card and being first aid trained.Email: ben.mclean@bmecology.co.ukPhone: 07547804439 Show less

Key responsibilities include undertaking ecological surveys; desk-based studies; report writing; producing EcIA chapters and development licence applications; managing staff; and liaising with clients.Project management includes undertaking surveys and providing mitigation for a range of protected and notable species, including: bats, birds, great crested newts, water voles, otters, reptiles, badgers and habitats. Natural England licence holder for great crested newts (CL08 and personal… Show more Key responsibilities include undertaking ecological surveys; desk-based studies; report writing; producing EcIA chapters and development licence applications; managing staff; and liaising with clients.Project management includes undertaking surveys and providing mitigation for a range of protected and notable species, including: bats, birds, great crested newts, water voles, otters, reptiles, badgers and habitats. Natural England licence holder for great crested newts (CL08 and personal box trap licence) and bats (Level 2). Tree climber and aerial recuse (CS38) certified.Execution and successful management of a wide variety of ecological projects, including providing ecological surveys and mitigation for large scale linear developments, wind farms and residential / commercial developments. Show less

Undertaking reptile, amphibian, botanical, bat and water quality surveys. Conducted environmental assessments using Arc Map GIS.

Produced site specific and corporate documents on various environmental issues concerning Centrica Energy. The placement covered the following areas: air quality, waste management, climate change adaptation, EMAS and ISO, biodiversity action plans and the water framework directive.

Managed an eight person team, striving to provide for the needs of the customer. Duties included: prioritisation of tasks and allocating resources effectively, training a diverse range of employees and working as an effective team member.