Principal Ecologist
Bristol, Manchester and Cambridge opportunities
£45-50k DOE
We are a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Principal Ecologist, with at least 10 years experience (or similar). With significant growth in ecology and the wider business, this is an excellent opportunity to add to that growth and benefit from it. Senior Ecologist openings also exist.
This role is primarily office based with the opportunity to WFH 1 -2 days per week.
If you don’t quite tick all the boxes, we still want to hear from you. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have the transferable skills or other skills we need.
Qualifications:
* BSc in Ecology (or similar)
* MSc in Environment (or equivalent)
* Full CIEEM membership
* Position based on experience/licence ability
Responsibilities:
* Lead the office team, reporting to the Director of Ecology.
* Assist with contacting other teams.
* Plan and resource surveys within the team.
* Assist the Director in building workload.
* Responsible for office financing; report to the Director for the wider team.
* Undertake specialist surveys and assist the team on a full range of surveys.
* Produce a full range of reports, including specialist reports to a high standard.
* Review technical outputs from the team, including reports and data.
* Drive business development within the office and wider team, assisting with resources for client networking.
* Act as the main point of contact for client liaison on office projects.
* Mentor junior staff.
Technical Skills:
* Specialist in PEA/UK Habitat Survey.
* Ability to undertake a full range of protected species surveys competently and efficiently.
* Ability to conduct specialist surveys in chosen areas of expertise to a recognised standard.
* Proficient in specialism, providing key advice to the sector.
* Hold protected species survey licences (Basic GCN & Dormouse, specialist e.g., Bat).
* Proficient in mitigation, beginning to assist/accredited (can be named ecologist on development licences), providing key advice to statutory consultees.
* Proficient knowledge of EU/UK legislation and planning policy (national & local).
* Fully versed in industry standards.
* Proficient management skills with the ability to lead teams and assist the Director. Professional, organised, and thorough approach to work.
* Experience across the full range of sectors.
* Proficient in data collation, interpretation, and analysis.
* Proficient mapping ability (including GIS or similar).
* Excellent report writing and communication skills, producing clear and concise technical documents.
* Peer review all other team reports and design industry-standard templates.
* Prepare fees and tender submissions, assisting the Director with regular client interaction.
* Able to confidently lead and address client questions regarding course of action, survey requirements, mitigation options, etc., taking advice from the Director where necessary.
* Demonstrable history of winning and delivering projects to a high standard, on time and within budgets.
* Responsible for all office team aspects of health and safety.
Benefits:
* 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increases by one day for every three years of service).
* Healthcare scheme with Benenden health.
* Life insurance (three times annual salary).
* Access to Wider Wallet Benefits scheme.
* Paid professional subscriptions (Max £750 per year).
* Employee referral scheme.
* Pension scheme (4% employer contribution).
* Drive Electric car scheme.
* Long service rewards.
* Pool car and car hire available.
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