Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?
If so, we have just the position for you! We are excited to be working alongside a well-established and successful practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors. And due to an increase in work are currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid working basis.
Ideally, they are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable individual to play a key role in the mentoring and development of the ecology team, working on a wide range of project types.
This position is also open upto the Associate Director level, depending on the individual.
Working hours:
1. Hybrid working
2. Full-time or Part-time basis
The successful Principal Ecologist will be offered:
3. Upto £70,000 (depending on experience)
4. Increased annual leave with longevity
5. Pension
6. Enjoyable working environment
7. Professional memberships paid
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. Training and career progression
10. Expenses
Principal Ecologist requirements:
11. Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM
12. FISC level 3 minimum
13. Survey and mitigation licences held (bats mitigation licencing preferred)
14. UK Driving license and access to own car
15. Ability to mentor and manage a team
16. good understanding of all levels of the planning system
17. Strong communicator with good interpersonal and negotiating skills
18. Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients / stakeholders at a professional level
19. experience of preparing technical reports and ability to present and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
20. Beneficial, not essential - experience in business development and examination in Public / Public Inquiry