Tania Smith

Background

About Tania Smith

Coastal N2K Advisor under the Natura Project with NRW, focusing on Saltmarsh and Sea Cliffs. A Sustainable Management Advisor Role that works across Environment Teams in the South, South-east and South-west of Wales (Pembrokeshire to Monmouthshire).Background in Ecological Consultancy 5+ years. Holds WML-CL08 - Great Crested Newt License (Level 1)(Class Licence)- Natural England and Great Crested Newt Licence (Survey Licence)- Natural Resources Wales Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (ACIEEM)Experienced in undertaking Extended Phase 1 Habitat surveys and protected species surveying for amphibians (great crested newts (GCN)), badgers, birds (breeding & wintering bird surveys and nesting bird checks), hazel dormice, and reptiles. Proficient in a range of bat surveys including dusk/dawn surveys, bat activity transects, Preliminary roost assessments on building’s and ground level roost assessments on trees. In addition to this, experience in Ecological Clerics of Work, including toolbox talks and has assisted with carrying out Reasonable Avoidance Measures under a Preliminary Working Method Statement (PWMS)(hand-searching/destructive searches, ecological watching briefs, nesting bird checks, GCN fence checks etc.).Project experience encompasses major infrastructure schemes, large housing developments, installation of fibre-optic cable and pipelines, new roads/road expansions, but also has experience working on smaller projects (building demolition work).Additional skills include- Nature Conservation Legislation - Desk Study Data Request and Analysis - Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and ecological assessment - National Vegetation Classification surveys - Ecological Clerk of Works - Toolbox Talks - Protected Species Surveys - Freshwater and terrestrial invertebrate surveys - Full UK clean driving licence - Report Writing - Computing Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. And statistical software such as Minitab and SPSS - Trained in use of iPad software: Oxford-Brookes Phase One and Wildlife Acoustics Ltd. Echometer - Proficient in use of Kaleidoscope Pro: capable in bat ID and analysis of data- High awareness of the importance of Health and Safety procedures – Asbestos awareness trained, ROLO Certified and working towards Skilled Worker CSCS card.