Principal Ecologist / Ecology Manager

Summary

An independent consultancy specialising in the provision of bespoke landscape design, ecology and specialised management services across a portfolio of long-standing private sector clients is looking for a Principal Level Ecologist to join their business

You will be working to deliver an exciting portfolio of long-term, landscape led projects across the UK.

They are looking to expand their ecology team, bringing in a senior professional to lead and further develop the service.

The successful applicant will be looking for an opportunity to work on ecologically complex, at scale projects, where landscape and ecology are both central to and shape project design and implementation.

The post will be office based in Newark, Nottinghamshire but the postholder should expect to spend considerable time on our projects sites, throughout the UK, as we support client portfolios with both planning stage and delivery stage projects.

Main responsibilities for the Principal Ecologist / Ecology Manager

Client engagement - you'll drive positive relationships further forward, building on existing strong links and developing new opportunities for growth
Informed project delivery - you'll lead on the co-ordination of our ecology services across UK and Ireland project sites, ensuring compliance and providing commercially considered ecology advisory and leadership. You'll devise and prepare reports, publications and client briefings a wide range of on ecology matters.
Best practice - never standing still, you'll horizon scan for opportunities for service enhancement and ensure full compliance with legislation and industry standards
Multidisciplinary team working - you'll bring confidence as a collaborator, leading in the co-ordination of integrated design and multi-disciplinary advice, always proportionate and commercially grounded
Team development - Taking responsibility for continuing professional growth for yourself and our team aligned to business needs, you'll empower and support colleagues within the ecology team and across the wider business

Principal Ecologist / Ecology Manager Experience and Qualifications

-    Degree or relevant qualification in ecology or related field
-    Licence holding - one or more protected species licence
-    Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline desirable
-    Track record of delivering complex projects
-    Five years or more professional practice experience
-    Full UK drivers' licence and willingness to drive/travel

Salary / Benefits

Circa £57,000 - £60,000 dependent on level of experience plus package including Hybrid / Flexible working.

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