Join us were an Investors inPeople Silver Standard Company and we have arapidly growing EcologyTeam at Ground Control!
GroundControls Professional Services department has a fantasticopportunity for a selfmotivated and commercially mindedSenior orPrincipal Ecologist for ourinhouse Ecology Consultancy.
Were looking for asomeone at Senior level or abovewho wants to expand their currentskill set and project management skills in this role.Be part of ourforward thinking environmentally focused business who have recentlywon the Pro Landscaper business award for the most SustainableCompany of the year.
KeyResponsibilities:
* ProjectManagement of UK Habitat Classification Surveys (licenced)protected species surveys;
* Building tenders andcreating complex fee quotations atspeed;
* Producing complex technical reports (PEAreports BNG reports protected species reports Habitat ManagementPlans BREEAM reports HRAs and EcIAs);
* Managingmedium to large sized projects with ability to track financialprogress;
* Line management of juniorecologists
* Logistical and legislative problemsolving
Fully flexibleworking
This role is a fully remoteposition working from home and in the field in your local area. Youhave the flexibility of managing your own time without having tovisit a office location.
Are YouRight For This Role
We welcomeapplications from Senior Ecologists or existing Principals who arelooking for a change. You must have full membership the CharteredInstitute of Ecology & Environmental Management MCIEEM arelevant bachelors degree (or higher) and at least one protectedspecies licence. A Personal Track Safety accreditation would be abonus.
In addition all of the points below willbe a massive bonus!
* Have a desire forline management
* Prioritise workloads andcomplete tasks in a timely manner;
* Have highattention to detail especially in technicalreporting;
* A strength UK wildlife legislationand understand how to apply it correctly;
* Haveclear and consistent communication skills;
* Bepersonable and a team player even on tough days;and
* Hold a full UK drivinglicense
If youre ready for your nextchallenge wed love to hear fromyou!
What weoffer:
At Ground Controlwe believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewardingour employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefitsprogram supporting you to realise your full potential and are proudto be recognised as a great place to work:
AwardsAccolades and Culture
* We have beenawarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 bestcompanies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 LargeCompanies to Work For leaguetable.
* CertifiedBCorpAccredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab thenotforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigoroussocial and environmental standards which represent its commitmentto sustainable goals ahead ofprofit.
* We inclusivelysupport The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The ArmedForces Covenant and are DisabilityConfident
* We invest 5% ofour profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated tosustainability and environmentalinitiatives.
* By 2025 wehave committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet andachievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in2020.
* 2 personal choicevolunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to500!
Perks andBenefits
* Free gymaccess if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gymmemberships if you are basedelsewhere.
* NurseryVouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travelloans
* Medigold employeesupport Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premiumsubscription to Calm the wellbeingapp
* A supportiveentrepreneurial working environment that fosterscollaboration.
* Trainingdevelopment coaching and mentoring plans including our GCLeadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher educationopportunities
* Hybridworking opportunities with time in the office including breakfastMondays and dog friendlyFridays.
* Financialbenefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream andemployee share options
How wework:
We put people at the centreof everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing aculture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will becelebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovationcreates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each othercaring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Togetherwerestronger.
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