Job Description
Opportunity:
Join one of the UK's most recognised multidisciplinary environmental consultancy firms as their new Principal Ecologist. You'll be taking on a leading role, being responsible for both personnel and business development across the company. As the new Principal Ecologist, you will have the opportunity to work and deliver on a variety of engaging, nature positive projects, handling both personal projects and overseeing the work of your junior team members. You will be working for a company whose focus is an emphasis on the improvement of the world, ensuring you'll be properly equipped with all the tools to succeed, whether that be physical equipment or paying for memberships, licenses and courses to expand your professional skillset.
Responsibilities:
1. Act as a leader, mentor, and supervisor while contributing to the overall management of the ecology team.
2. Ensure both your projects and your team's projects are completed to a high standard within a given time frame.
3. Assist in the coordination of ecological surveys and assessments and present the results.
4. Write and present reports including EcIAs, BNG reports, EPS licenses, Habitat Regulation Assessments, and Protected Species Reports.
5. Provide relevant ecological advice to clients, produce budget quotes and tenders, and maintain and develop business relationships.
6. Keep up to date with current UK policy and legislation, training, and industry changes.
Requirements:
1. Significant ecology experience, ideally within a consultancy setting.
2. Full membership of CIEEM.
3. Relevant project management experience.
4. Experience in a variety of surveys, assessments, and ecological projects while supervising/line managing a team.
5. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
6. Willingness to work in the Essex office at least twice a week (hybrid role).
If you think you're a suitable fit for this role, click 'Apply' below to submit your CV for review. If you have any questions about this or any other roles, please contact Euan McLeod on 02079602552.
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