Job Description
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:
* Hybrid working
* Full-time or Part-time basis
The successful Principal Ecologist will be offered:
* Upto £70,000 (depending on experience)
* Increased annual leave with longevity
* Pension
* Enjoyable working environment
* Professional memberships paid
* Cycle to work scheme
* Training and career progression
* Expenses
Principal Ecologist requirements:
* Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM
* FISC level 3 minimum
* Survey and mitigation licences held (bats mitigation licencing preferred)
* UK Driving license and access to own car
* Ability to mentor and manage a team
* good understanding of all levels of the planning system
* Strong communicator with good interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients / stakeholders at a professional level
* experience of preparing technical reports and ability to present and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
* Beneficial, not essential - experience in business development and examination in Public / Public Inquiry