Principal Ecologist

Job Description: Principal Ecologist (consultant – associate grades also
considered)

Main Purpose of Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join our ecology team to support
delivery of excellent ecological services, in particular in relation to botanical skills and
biodiversity net gain advice to a range of clients. We work within a successful planning team
providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.

Office base: Nottingham / Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and mentoring of a team of ecologists, including the coordination and delivery of
   habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany
   planning applications.
2. Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the
   preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments.
3. Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids.
4. Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.

Person Specification:

• Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to
  accompany planning applications
• Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous
• Excellent client engagement and communication skills
• Pragmatic and technically minded
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical
  reports
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments
• Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients,
  government bodies and team members
• Relevant degree
• Eligibility to work permanently within the UK
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use
• Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours
• Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets
• Proven track record of developing new business
• Full membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA

Benefits

• Competitive salary range £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience (principal grade)
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced Pension Contributions at 4%
• Annual Pay Review and Bonus Scheme
• 25 days annual leave allowance with additional annual leave allowance over Christmas period and
  increasing with years of service.
• Summer and Christmas social events and regular Monthly Social Events
• Recognised as an Investors In People Silver Employer
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Flexible working practices
• Generous annual training allowance

Job will close when position filled.

Please submit your CV to: [email protected]