Atmos Consulting, part of the Adler and Allan group, has a rare opportunity to join a highly respected and talented Ecology team at a leadership level. This is a senior level position, and you will play a pivotal role in developing the team and the services we offer our clients.
About this Role
You will work closely with the Leadership Team and the Ecology Technical Director to lead the team in the delivery of high-quality technical advice across a variety of critical projects in the low carbon economy.
Working in collaboration with Ecology colleagues and other environmental disciplines, you be given the opportunity to innovate and enhance our service delivery in exciting areas, including habitat restoration, positive biodiversity outcomes and nature-based solutions as well shaping how we collect and analyse our data.
The position would be nominally based in our Mold (North Wales) office, however, we offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs.
In this role you should expect to:
* Direct/manage a range of medium and large projects to deliver high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitat Regulations Appraisal services.
* Work closely with colleagues in shaping the group service offering, building new ideas into useful client services.
* Build and shape stakeholder relationships with organisations such as NatureScot, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and RSPB.
* Maintain relationships with clients.
* In collaboration with our highly respected GIS team, build on our expertise and reputation in modelling techniques, including collision risk modelling, spatial modelling, displacement analysis and population viability analysis.
* Support the Technical Director in resource and business planning, mentoring and advising junior staff and deputise as appropriate.
* Act as a ‘go to’ for technical advice, promoting best practice in ecological impact assessment and conservation, both internally and externally.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
This is a key position in the team, and you will have a lead voice in the delivery of the ornithological services that we provide.
You would be a great fit for this role if you have:
* A passion for and commitment to sustainable development.
* A collaborative and supportive attitude to team working, with a flexible and proactive approach to work.
* Natural curiosity, a willingness to learn and share knowledge, with an appetite to explore how we can innovate in our business.
* A firm understanding of the relevant framework of legislation and guidance within the UK.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on technical issues both strategically and in detail when required.
* A degree in ecology or a related subject, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
* Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
* IT skills including the use of MS Word and Excel.
* Full current driving licence.
Additional Information
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
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