Overview
This key position will manage and oversee ecological aspects of projects, in addition to providing support and mentorship for the growing team. You would likely lead on:
Responsibilities
* Manage ecological aspects of development and land management projects; advise clients on schemes in the renewable energy, built environment, infrastructure and mining/minerals sectors.
* Design and delivery of post-consent habitat management and monitoring strategies.
* Prepare fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports.
* Supervise and mentor ecology staff; based on skills and experience, the role may include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms.
* Schedule, manage and ensure delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff.
* Liaise with other SLR technical teams on planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality; work closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices in the UK and other regions.
* Seek opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.
* Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats, and survey and mitigation design for protected species.
* Demonstrable skills in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation.
* Experience in the production and management of ecology chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments / Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment.
* Experience in producing ecological enhancement plans and designing appropriate measures into schemes from an early project stage.
* Track record in project winning, delivery and management.
* Work experience within sectors including renewables/power, infrastructure, built environment and mining/minerals.
* Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
* Full driving licence valid in the UK.
About the Employer
SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR's Associate or Principal level, ideally based near one of our regional offices in Bristol, Bradford on Avon or Exeter (remote home working may be considered). You will play a key role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Renewables/Power, Energy Infrastructure and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a wide range of projects, including renewables and residential development and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy.
With over 100 experienced Ecology professionals, SLR Consulting undertakes a wide range of projects across the UK and Ireland. We are a global sustainability consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and progression opportunities. We support flexible, agile and hybrid working and family-friendly policies.
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