Job summary
Our Water Company client is seeking an Associate Director Ecologist on a permanent basis with site visits, home working and being based out of Brighton offices.
Key skills required for this role
Environment, Ecology, Water, Wastewater, Leadership
Important
Leadership experience an advantage
Job description
Our Water Company client is seeking an Associate Director Ecologist on a permanent basis with site visits, home working and being based out of Brighton offices.
They are seeking a candidate passionate about ecology and environmental sustainability who has existing leadership skills to manage ecology teams providing solutions on major engineering projects.
As a Associate Director/Principal Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, maintenance, and construction of vital water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll manage a team of ecologists and subcontractors, ensuring that ecological risks are well-managed throughout project delivery, from design to completion. Your expertise will drive solutions that not only mitigate risks but also enhance the natural environment.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Lead ecology surveys, assessments, and ecological risk management across various projects.
2. Manage and guide a team of ecologists, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
3. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ecological considerations are incorporated into project design and delivery.
4. Oversee the financial management of ecology aspects, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
5. Provide mentoring and coaching to junior ecologists, supporting their professional development.
Skills/experience/qualifications
6. A Chartered Environmental Professional (preferably a Full Member of CIEEM) with strong technical expertise in UK ecology, including protected species surveys and environmental impact assessments.
7. Proven experience managing teams of ecologists and delivering large-scale projects in the UK water industry or a comparable field.
8. A Natural England European Protected Species (EPS) Development Licence (within the last 3 years) and experience in completing EPS Licence applications.
9. A strong understanding of UK Environmental Legislation and the ability to provide technical guidance to diverse project teams.
10. Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
11. Circa 65k salary
12. This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.
13. Site visits across Kent, Hampshire and Sussex as well as Brighton office days/home working
14. Company and performance-related bonus
15. Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
16. 25 days annual leave
17. Life assurance equal to 4x salary
18. Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
19. Health Cash Plan
20. Full funded eye tests
21. Two paid volunteering days a year
22. Occupational health service
23. Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
24. Digital GP service
25. Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
26. Cycle to work scheme
27. Car /mileage coverage to be discussed based on candidate location
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