Principal Ecologist
Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?
If so, we have just the position for you! We are excited to be working alongside a well-established and successful practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors. And due to an increase in work are currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid working basis.
Ideally, they are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable individual to play a key role in the mentoring and development of the ecology team, working on a wide range of project types.
This position is also open upto the Associate Director level, depending on the individual.
Working hours:
- Hybrid working
- Full-time or Part-time basis
The successful Principal Ecologist will be offered:
- Upto £70,000 (depending on experience)
- Increased annual leave with longevity
- Pension
- Enjoyable working environment
- Professional memberships paid
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and career progression
- Expenses
Principal Ecologist requirements:
- Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM
- FISC level 3 minimum
- Survey and mitigation licences held (bats mitigation licencing preferred)
- UK Driving license and access to own car
- Ability to mentor and manage a team
- good understanding of all levels of the planning system
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients / stakeholders at a professional level
- experience of preparing technical reports and ability to present and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
- Beneficial, not essential - experience in business development and examination in Public / Public Inquiry