Your newpany
This is a well-established ecological consultancy operating across the UK, providing expert advice and practical solutions for a wide range of projects; from small-scale developments to major infrastructure schemes. The teambines deep ecological expertise with amercially minded approach, helping clients navigate planning requirements and achieve sustainable oues.They have offices in Devon, the North West and East Midlands.You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values professional development. They boast a friendly and laid-back culture that will provide you with a lot of autonomy in your role.
Your new role
You’ll work from their Devon-based office, leading a small team of junior members of staff. Eventually, you’ll have input on recruitment to further grow the Devon Team. Some key responsibilities include…
1. Leading a diverse range of habitat and protected species surveys
2. Producing high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and management plans
3. Providing planning, mitigation, and licencing advice to clients
4. Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to team development
5. Working with purpose-led clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy and residential
6. Driving innovation in biodiversity net gain, nature-based solutions, and ecological strategy
What you'll need to succeed
7. Proven confidence and experience in environmental consultancy
8. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, sometimes in remote locations
9. The ability to plan, manage and deliver ecological surveys / projects
10. Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
11. Good written and verbalmunication skills
12. Experience preparing fee proposals.
13. Experience undertaking risk assessments.
14. Be able to manage and analyse data.
15. Experience using GIS Mapping (ideal)
16. Holder of a protected species licence (ideal)
What you'll get in return
17. Annual salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (Depending on your level of experience)
18. Full travel reimbursement
19. Flexibility and Hybrid working
20. Generous holiday allowance (a minimum of 25 days exclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas closure).
21. Unlimited learning and career development opportunities.
22. Work on a wide variety of exciting projects
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Great culture with frequent office social events