Senior / Principal Ecologists

Location: Stafford / Hybrid

Summary

My Client, a successful Ecology Consultancy who specialise in Ecological Consultancy, Flood Risk Assessment and Arboriculture services are seeking talented Senior & Principal Level Ecologists to join their team and help with their exciting plans for the future.

With a team of over 30 ecologists working nationally projects are varied, from smaller housing schemes and retail developments involving significant Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, through to nationally important road and rail schemes, garden villages and quarries.

You will.

- Work closely with the Directors, Ecology Lead and Operations Director to develop and grow the technical capabilities of our existing team, as well as aid growth and expansion of our team and client base.
- Provide sound and relevant technical advice to our ecologists, habitat management and arboricutural teams, as well as our clients.
- Communicate effectively and provide high quality, expert advice to clients and stakeholders and environmental regulators.
- Support the team's professional development working closely with the other Seniors and Principals, Ecology Lead and Operations Director.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Extensive experience and knowledge of ecological consultancy, preferably from a similar leadership role.
- A technical specialism, for example Biodiversity Net Gain, bats, ornithology or botany.
- Full membership of CIEEM
- Experience in producing and reviewing technical reports, providing support and clear constructive feedback, promoting professional development of the team
- Project management experience, ensuring projects are delivered within time and budget requirements.
- Line management and team development experience.
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of UK and EU environmental Legislation and national and local planning policies and processes

Salary / Benefits: £40,000 - £60,000 dependant on level of experience and qualifications plus:

- Group Life Assurance
- A series of selectable benefits for you to including buying & selling annual leave entitlement amongst a range of others.
- Annual training budget for externally led CPD courses; plus regular internal training seminars and CPD programme
- Hire cars and a fleet of company vehicles available for use as required.
- Mileage paid on any personal car mileage, plus all expenses covered
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employer contributory pension scheme


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