Senior/Principal Ecologist

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments by leading ecological assessment, habitat design and mitigation on development and nature recovery projects.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Undertake ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
• Develop innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
• Collaborate within multi disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders and clients.
• Deliver clear, concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Perform quality assurance of ecological deliverables.
• Act as ecology lead on projects, manage tasks and projects.
• Mentor staff and undertake line management.

Qualifications

• Passion for ecology and a good working knowledge of natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, preliminary ecological assessment, ecological impact assessment, habitats regulations assessment and biodiversity net gain assessments.
• Good report writing skills.
• Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level3+ or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
• Understanding of work winning principles, from bidding to maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to manage ecology deliverables and projects from bidding through to completion.
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or current ability to achieve chartership.
• Full driving licence.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, extensive training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance a rewarding career and personal life.

Equal Opportunities Employer

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of five years or longer.