The role
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering complex ecological projects, providing strategic technical guidance, and driving business development initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our ecology offering while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.
* Acting as Project Director on large or complex projects, with accountability for delivery, quality and client satisfaction
* Leading and overseeing ecological project teams across a diverse portfolio
* Project management and client liaison on high-value and complex schemes
* Preliminary Ecology Appraisals
* Ecological Impact Assessments
* Habitats Regulations Assessments
* Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
* Protected Species Surveys, Licensing and Mitigation Strategies
* Reviewing, quality assuring and signing off technical reports and deliverables
* Mentoring and developing Ecologists across all levels of the team
About You
* Strong academic qualifications in ecology or biological sciences
* To be a full member of CIEEM (MCIEEM or working towards Chartership preferred)
* Extensive understanding of legislative and planning policy frameworks
* Advanced survey skills, including UK Habitat Classification and protected species surveys
* Holder of one or more Protected Species Licences (desirable)
* Significant experience liaising with clients, statutory bodies and local planning authorities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at a senior level
* Highly developed report writing, review and quality assurance capabilities
* Exceptional project management skills, delivering complex projects on time and within budget
* Proven experience in mentoring and developing team members
* A strong track record of business development and securing projects
* A collaborative approach that aligns with our values and supports cross-discipline working
* A full UK driving licence
Salary
£48,450 - £52,040 dependent on experience.
Location
Exeter. Hybrid working model with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office – this can include on‑site days.
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