Senior Ecologist/ Ecology Director Job in Truro, Cornwall
New opportunity for a 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
1. Carry out and manage ecological and BNG assessments
2. Site and client visits across the region
3. Habitat surveys
4. Report writing and assistance with planning submissions
5. Coordination of freelancers/consultants when required
6. Support/lead the growth of the department as the business expands.
Required Skills & Experience
7. Proven background in land ecology
8. Bat habitat surveys, additional experience in newt, badger, and dormice surveys also desirable
9. Bat habitat licence, strongly preferred
10. Experience with bio-diversity net gain, including impact assessments and ideally BNG credits
11. Chartered Ecologist status is highly desirable
12. Business development and client relations experience also desirable.
What you get back
13. Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (in-house position)
14. Holiday of 22 days plus bank holidays
15. Health insurance
16. On-site parking, social events, and development opportunities
17. Salary, equity and package is negotiable for the Director position.