About us:
We are a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy offering environmental and management services and expertise. We've been at the forefront of the environmental sector for over 30 years, and we house all the services you need for your development projects. Our mission is to protect the environment, and ensure development projects are completed safely, sustainably, and efficiently
Whether you are looking to progress in professional standing or you bring years of experience, we support all employees in achieving their next career steps. By investing heavily in our people and the most up to date technology, we ensure that we remain at the forefront with our competitors. Become part of our team and you’ll be working alongside technical experts who take pride in the quality of service we offer at every stage of the project lifecycle.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint experienced Ecologists to join our talented and growing team. With the option to work from any of our 18 UK-wide offices, you will join us in delivering a vast range of multi-disciplinary projects; working closely with and providing value to a number of our long-term, highly respected clients.
This integral position is perfect for someone currently working as a Principal Ecologist, or a Senior Ecologist who is now ready to advance their career and take on a role with a greater level of responsibility. Whether you are looking to develop your own knowledge or impart your years of experience to others, you will be doing so with an award-winning environmental consultancy known for doing great work.
Skills/Experience:
You will use extensive technical experience across survey design and delivery, your experience of protected species mitigation and licences manage complex client sites, our large developments, and multi-species mitigation projects.
All of our Consultants, from Graduates to Directors, represent the reputation and expertise of Ecus every day. This role involves leading key client meetings including design team meetings, providing best practice guidance and advice to customers, and handling complex communications. Therefore, we’re looking for someone who will bring an inherent customer focus along with an applied commerciality to provide the most appropriate and greatest value solutions to our clients.
Our lesser experienced members of the team look to learn from, and develop skills alongside, /SeniorPrincipal Consultants; and your role will regularly involve providing mentorship and supportive guidance to colleagues in your particular areas of specialism.
We'd like you to be:
* Authoritative in species mitigation and a mitigation license holder for at least one protected species with accomplished experience in mitigation for several further species
* A Survey license holder for at least one species with an authoritative level of experience
* Experienced in developing the skills and knowledge of others by providing focused mentorship in relation to your specialist area or providing ongoing support dedicated to the progression of another team member
* Excellent at writing reports and carrying out quality control on others’ reports; with the adept handling of sensitive and confidential information
* Highly proficient with Microsoft Office packages
* A recognised degree in an environmental or ecological discipline and a Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or similar relevant professional body
Ideal Candidate locations:
Greater Edinburgh area
Greater Bristol/Cardiff area
Greater Manchester area
Greater Sheffield
Greater Hampshire/Basingstoke area
We’re committed to helping our employees thrive.
Whether you’re just starting your career or joining us with a wealth of experience, we support all our employees to achieve their next steps.
By investing heavily in our people and up-to-date technology, we ensure that we remain at the forefront of our sector and offer value employment opportunities. We don’t just reward employees for financial results; we encourage them to help develop and shape our business, and support colleagues, clients and the wider community.
We welcome ambitious and adaptable team players, and provide opportunities to work alongside the UK’s most talented, passionate and respected environmental professionals, on a range of interesting projects with impact.