Ecology Director
UK anywhere / Hybrid
Leading Multidisciplinary Engineering Consultancy
Competitive Base + Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong national presence and decades of experience delivering sustainable solutions across a wide range of sectors. They typically work for government agencies, local authorities, government-regulated industries, and private sector clients.
About the Role
The Ecology team has grown under strong leadership and now requires additional senior expertise to help drive the next stage of development. This is a national position to help to develop the team, drive business development, and ensure delivery of high-quality ecological services.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced industry professional who can deliver strategic leadership, business development, team management, and expert technical oversight to support clients as well as team members.
Responsibilities
* Play a key role in leading and developing the Ecology team nationally
* Shape and deliver strategy in line with business objectives
* Identify opportunities and lead work-winning activities
* Oversee project delivery and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
* Mentor and develop team members
* Collaborate across disciplines and represent the team externally
Qualifications
* 10+ years’ experience in ecological consultancy or a related field
* Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or working towards chartership
* Track record in winning work and developing bids
* Broad ecological expertise, including BNG and Ecological Impact Assessments
* Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
* Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
* Expert knowledge of UK and EU legislation and requirements