Principal Ecologist

The Opportunity?

Are you seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a personable, innovative and proactive
Principal level ecologist to join our passionate, dynamic and friendly team in Cheltenham!

Who are EDP?

The Environmental Dimension Partnership Ltd (EDP) is a highly regarded environmental planning
and design consultancy with a reputation for delivering a high-quality service for our clients.
We seek to create positive change; delivering optimum value for our clients; for the
environment and for people. As well as seeking to make a difference at the project level, EDP
offsets the personal carbon footprint of everyone within the team.

At EDP we are a diverse and inclusive workplace where every member of the team contributes and
where we all individually have a role to play. Our culture (The EDP Way) is a result of our
behaviours, our collaboration, how we share our perspectives and by working to this we ensure
that our team can be anyone’s team. We will encourage you to share your perspective and we
celebrate individuality to ensure the team is a place for all of us to belong and grow.

The Role

Benefiting from working in a multidisciplinary consultancy team, you will be responsible for
project management across a range of projects varying in size, types and complexities,
providing sound ecological advice. Experienced ecologists with technical strengths in protected
species, ornithology, licensing and/or botany are particularly sought after. You will be a
pragmatic and solution-focused ecologist, have proven experience in consultancy and be willing
to contribute to a supportive work environment, assisting in the mentoring and management of
colleagues.

Your Skills

You will have a relevant degree, a thorough understanding of environmental consultancy, the
current planning system and environmental legislation, and have, or be eligible for, membership
with CIEEM. You will be effective at working on your own and as part of a 30+ strong ecology
team located across our three offices. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential and access
to a vehicle for business use preferred.

Learning and Development:

We will always invest in our team and we have excellent learning and development opportunities
for all our team members to help you grow and develop personally and professionally. This
includes an extensive internal training programme to expand knowledge of our multi-disciplinary
projects and roles within these.

EDP Benefits

The salary for this post is to be agreed based on qualifications and experience and will form
part of an excellent benefits package, including 5% employer pension contributions; private
health insurance; life assurance; 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays and birthday
holiday); TOIL system; hybrid and flexible working, a profit share bonus scheme, carbon
offsetting for every employee. And many more!

What do you need to do now?

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Team EDP ([email protected]).

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, with the intention to appoint as soon
as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer and can also offer family friendly and flexible working
arrangements.