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We are searching for an experienced Associate Director Ecology at our Birmingham - Newhall Street facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
RPS is looking for an Associate Director within the Ecology team in Birmingham. The candidate will grow, manage, and support the ecological team delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, ornithological surveys and studies, other protected species surveys, mitigation design and construction, and post-construction supervision and monitoring. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping future environmental, social, and economic landscapes.
Your role
You will have the opportunity to benefit from an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high-quality support for private and public-sector clients across the UK, including infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
You will build long-lasting client relationships, generate and manage new business, and be responsible for financial planning and management. You will project manage a wide and varied workload, supervise field staff and survey efforts, and have technical oversight and sign-off on project outputs.
You will also undertake site surveys, ecological impact assessments, as well as ecological mitigation design and implementation.
Travel will be involved, for which we will provide a car allowance, so a full UK driving licence is required.
Your skills and experience
We would like you to have full membership of CIEEM and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. You should be an established ecological consultant with extensive project management experience and consultancy background. Leading a team and developing good client relationships to secure repeat business and new clients are essential.
Experience with protected species, ornithological or botanical expertise, planning and undertaking habitat surveys, and identifying indicator plant species and habitat types are required. Full knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques is also necessary.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary, investment opportunities, and many benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, options to purchase extra days, pension scheme, disability scheme, share incentive, life assurance, cycle to work, health screening, employee assistance, dental cover, professional memberships, and access to benefits platform with discounts and cashback offers.
We are an accredited training provider supporting learning and development from entry to master's level qualifications in leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway support your growth.
We value diversity, ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. Our inclusive culture prioritizes wellbeing and flexibility, with hybrid working options available.
About RPS and our values
RPS, now part of Tetra Tech, is a global leader in consulting and engineering with over 28,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to fairness, inclusivity, and respect, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives, including being a Disability Confident Employer and supporting reservists and their families.
Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the interview process to support your performance.
Additional Information
We work with trusted recruitment partners and do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our approved list. For more details, visit our careers page.
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