Job Description
Our client are looking to bring an Associate Director of Ecology into a new team based in Glasgow.
This role offers the chance to contribute to diverse areas based on your skills and interests, including cutting-edge surveys, data handling and reporting, business development, project management, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and guiding the team on Biodiversity Net Gain. We provide a supportive atmosphere with internal and external training and strong mentoring and coaching.
The role and responsibilities:
1. Take charge of planning and delivering ecological contributions for both our internal teams and external clients.
2. Create and technically review various ecological assessments, such as initial ecological surveys, protected species reports, ecological impact assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations.
3. Offer expert guidance to ensure we find sensible and practical ecological solutions.
4. Direct communication and collaboration with clients and important project stakeholders, including planning departments, official environmental organisations, and the public.
5. Be a driving force in enhancing our technical skills and promote the integration of new ideas and research.
6. Oversee the creation of proposals and bids for our ecological services.
7. Guide and support the professional growth of both less experienced team members a...