Overview
Do you have what it takes to transform society? We are looking for a Senior/Principal Ecologist who is enthusiastic, curious and looking for that next challenge. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
We have an amazing opportunity to be a key part of driving our strategies with regards to Nature Recovery, BNG and Natural Capital. This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you.
Role Responsibilities
What does the role involve? As a Senior/Principal Ecologist you’ll manage all ecological aspects of projects ensuring best practice is embedded throughout our processes and we’re delivering to a high standard. You’ll prepare competitive bids and tenders, manage site surveys and approve ecology proposals and reports for both technical robustness and branding.
Role Responsibilities May Include
* Managing large/complex projects
* Liaising with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects
* Undertaking desk studies and site based preliminary ecological appraisals, including detailed habitat surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species
* Analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data
* Technical report writing including production of preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species licence applications
* Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects
In return you’ll get to work on key projects, and we’ll provide the support and development you need as you work towards gaining licences to work with different protected species.
Qualifications & Experience
To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Have
* Experience in managing large/complex projects in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy
* A passion for inspiring and mentoring less experienced team members
* A thorough understanding of UK survey methodology following relevant legislation, guidelines and best practice.
* Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys and/or habitat surveys
* Report writing experience including PEA reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRA’s and protected species licences
* A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences or a related discipline
* CIEEM membership
* Eligible for CEnv/CEcol
* Protected species survey licence (desirable)
* Current and full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
What’s in it for you?
What’s in it for you? Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop, you’ll be supported with external training where necessary. You’ll be part of a meaningful mission to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.
If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s work together to transform society.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company car or car allowance (principal level)
* Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
* Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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