Senior Ecologist / Ecology Director Job in Truro, Cornwall
New opportunity for a Senior Ecologist job in Truro, Cornwall with a reputable and award-winning architecture and planning practice. The position offers flexibility for candidates to join either as a Senior Ecologist within the existing team or as a Director of a new business unit, with the opportunity to shape the direction of the business and potentially receive equity.
Established over three decades ago, the practice has built a solid client base across the South West and across the UK. Offering a range of services across architecture and planning, they now have an area of growth within their ecology offerings. This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of the business offerings in this area, either in-house or as a separate business. The ideal candidate will need to have a proven background in land ecology, habitat surveys, BNG/BNG Credits, and use of ecological tools.
Role & Responsibilities
Carry out and manage ecological and BNG assessments
Site and client visits across the region
Habitat surveys
Report writing and assistance with planning submissions
Coordination of freelancers/consultants when required
Support/lead the growth of the department as the business expands.Required Skills & Experience
Proven background in land ecology
Bat habitat surveys, additional experience in newt, badger, and dormice surveys also desirable
Bat habitat licence, strongly preferred
Experience...