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
* 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 is also desirable
* Bat habitat licence, strongly preferred
* Experience with bio-diversity net gain, including impact assessments and ideally BNG credits
* Chartered Ecologist status is highly desirable
* Business development and client relations experience also desirable.
What you get back
* Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (in-house position)
* Holiday of 22 days plus bank holidays
* Health insurance
* On-site parking, social events, and development opportunities
* Salary, equity and package is negotiable for the Director position.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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