Head of Ecology

Head of Ecology

Bury St Edmunds Up to £65,000 + car allowance

An independent, design led environmental consultancy is looking for a Head of Ecology to lead and shape its ecology offering at a strategic level. This senior role has real influence and focuses on planning ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain and integrated design rather than day to day survey delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive ecology within the business, guiding projects from early feasibility through to consent and implementation.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, planners and engineers to embed ecology into design thinking from the outset.
• Own planning ecology strategy in line with the NPPF, oversee BNG delivery across schemes and provide high level input into HRA processes.
• Lead client relationships, convert opportunities into work and grow a sustainable, profitable pipeline.
• Build and mentor a small growing team, setting standards, shaping ways of working and creating a culture of quality, pragmatism and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline and membership of CIEEM (or working towards chartership).
• Solid track record in consultancy with strong grounding in UK planning policy, BNG and development led ecology.
• Experience advising clients, leading teams and making commercial decisions while maintaining a clear focus on proportionate, outcome driven ecology.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Allen & York is committed to inclusiveness in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or disability.