Project Manager / Senior Ecologist | Lodsworth | Full Time | £32,000 – £40,000 per annum
Our client is seeking an experienced project manager to join their team. This may be an experienced consultant-level ecologist or a senior ecologist who is comfortable managing clients, writing good quality reports and can draw on experience in the field to interpret data.
A technical focus will be required to assess ecological impacts on sometimes quite complex projects, whilst good project management and communication skills will be essential.
You will be happy to contribute towards supporting the wider team, particularly assistant ecologists, and bring forward ideas to help drive the business towards excellence.
Are you the right person for the job?
* Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in ecology or a closely related subject
* Strong field skills and technical knowledge
* Excellent understanding of environmental legislation and best practice guidance
* Minimum 5 years' experience in ecological consultancy
* Specialism in at least one protected species
* Full membership of CIEEM (or eligible and working towards membership)
* Bat Level 2 Licence
* Proven experience in project management and client liaison
* Proficient in report writing and IT applications
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Willingness to work flexible hours for surveys, including early mornings and evenings
* Full, clean driving licence
What will your role look like?
* Lead ecological projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outputs
* Manage client relationships and maintain strong communication throughout projects
* Conduct fieldwork and interpret ecological data for complex projects
* Support and mentor junior ecologists and contribute to team development
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, policy, and best practice guidance
* Produce and review technical reports, estimates, and project documentation
What can you expect in return?
* Health insurance
* An iPhone, or £8 per month paid to you for using your personal phone.
* Business miles paid at 45p per mile
* Flexibility to work remotely 3 days a week, with 2 days a week in the office at Lodsworth
* Unsociable hours pay for all work before 8 am and after 6 pm, with £6 per hour paid above your base rate and £2.50 per hour paid for all other overtime
* 22 days holiday plus Bank holidays
* Social events through the year (at least five BBQs last summer, a summer day of Fun and a Christmas party)
* £750 a year training budget
* CIEEM membership paid for
* Two bonus schemes - A quarterly £500 bonus for hitting a chargeable hours target and a profit-related bonus
* Work vehicle, subject to requirement
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