Senior / Principal Ecologist – Bristol

At Dalcour Maclaren our vision is to be the go-to environmental, planning and design
consultancy serving the utilities and infrastructure sector. Our Ecology team works across
multiple sectors – Water, Power, Telecoms, Transport & Infrastructure – delivering on some
of the most exciting, diverse, and unique projects across the UK.

Our day to day work is varied working on permitted development projects through to large
infrastructure projects through protected landscapes in some of the most remote parts of the
country. DM are one of the largest suppliers of land and property services to the offshore wind
market, and currently provide environment and planning services to a range of utilities
providers. We work with our clients helping them deliver improved water quality in our rivers
and all kinds of renewable energy technologies including solar, BESS, onshore wind, hydrogen
and many more – so we can all look forward to Net Zero and a brighter sustainable future!

The variety of work isn’t the only rewarding part of working for DM! Our culture is something
worth celebrating too! We work hard but play hard too. We recognise that our people are our
greatest asset. We strive to ensure we live and breathe our OneTeam ethos everyday, no matter
your role or location we work together to achieve our goals and those of our clients. The
supportive, friendly environment that we create allows people to thrive no matter their level
of experience or skill set. Our multidisciplinary teams mean you will meet and work with
colleagues from different professions and different locations across the country all working
together in a happy supportive environment.

The opportunity

Here at DM, we are growing our Ecology team throughout the UK and currently have a number of
Ecology roles open in our Tewkesbury/Bristol, Thetford/ Stamford, and Stirling (Scotland)
office. To support our growth, we are looking to bolster our ecology team with a Senior
or Principal Ecologist with opportunities for remote working/office location can be
discussed at interview stage.

You will be joining a small ecology team with big plans for growth, where you will be given the
opportunity to develop your career and help shape the future of our ecology team.

The successful candidate will…

• Hold a BSc and/or MSc degree in Ecology or closely related subject
• Have, or be eligible, for CIEEM membership
• Have sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislation
• Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs) – EIA/HRA
  expertise and peer review reports highly desirable for Principal/ Associate roles
• Be proficient in BNG assessments, and able to interpret and evaluate the Biodiversity
  Metric to deliver pragmatic solutions to our clients (experience in securing off-site BNG
  solutions highly desirable)
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and lead negotiations with Natural
  England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of the team through providing in-house training and support
  to junior team members (line management experience desirable for Principal/ Associate roles)
• Prepare fee proposals, tender applications, and manage project finances
• Lead and manage complex ecological projects as part of a diverse portfolio of projects
• Design, procure and manage a range of protected species surveys and mitigation through
  in-house ecologists and our sub-consultant network
• Complete ecological fieldwork to a level agreed based on role/experience – botanical, bat
  and ornithological survey expertise highly desirable
• Hold protected species survey licences (great crested newts and bats highly desirable)
• Be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC level 4
  highly desirable but not essential)
• Be able to design and implement ecological mitigation project, and habitat creation/
  enhancement for BNG
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team looking to expand across
  the UK. Some level of overnight accommodation may be required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and be willing to travel for
  client meetings and site surveys

Why Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different?!

Really and truly, it’s our people and our culture. We are ‘One Team’, and this is the lifeblood
of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social
Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing
in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our
clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave,
bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the ‘norm’, then a career with DM should be the one
for you!

Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and
  other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your
  work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective
  at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the
  year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.