Principal & Associate Ecologist Requirements

Be a Biodiveristy Net Gain or Ecology Leader

Locations

South-East based with 5 offices UK wide including Surrey and Manchester

Remote status

Fully flexible whilst office attendance is encouraged, as and when you choose is your call.

Salary

GBP45,000 - GBP65,000

Your new company

Our client is one of the most well-regarded and accredited consultancies in the UK, offering you brilliant staff retention and a wonderful place to work, leading continuous development within the environmental consultancy sector.

Obtain a stake in the business when you join, where their people are at the heart of everything they do.

When people join, they thrive. Read on to understand why.

Supported by the amazing people you ll team up with, both internal and external, they re like-minded souls who cheer on their mates and cherish their clients. You can join the adventure and be enrolled in industry leading training.

Small enough to be part a collaborative high-performing team, whilst big enough to bring on exciting and diverse projects within EIA and EcIA, Special Protected Areas, Ecology, Waterways, SMEs and large projects.

If you thrive in this kind of setting, then you ll fit right in.

Your new role

We're searching for a biodiversity net gain (BNG) expert to steer initiatives across the national team.

You will:

Overseeing the technical quality of our outputs Be the Project Director and Technical Leader for larger or more intricate ventures Championing your area of expertise, staying updated with the latest trends, and sharing insights with the team Playing a pivotal role in our internal training initiatives Mentor and collabore with members across all UK offices Enhancing our work quality by collaborating across disciplines and with contractors Have a solution-driven mindset You'll also take on the challenge of steering intricate projects right from their inception to completion, from Preliminary Ecology Appraisals to Management Plans and Method Statements.

This role is all about enabling our team to land projects they love. Forge genuine, rewarding relationships with our clients, champion their projects, and don your problem-solving hat. Because nothing beats the satisfaction of resolving clients challenges.

What can you bring?

Top academic qualifications in ecology or biological sciences Excellent survey skills, including extended Phase I, protected species surveys (with at least one licence or specialism) and/or botanical survey(s) Experience with EIA and HRA Strong report writing and reviewing capabilities A solid grasp of the legislative and planning policy framework To maintain regular and open communication with our clients, ensuring we're attuned to their needs and challenges The ability to take the lead as a Project Director on larger projects, ensuring their timely and successful delivery Confidence in liaising with statutory bodies and LPAs To be an enthusiastic team player, always ready to pitch in and collaborate A full UK driving licence

How are you valued?

Employee ownership & Performance annual bonuses & Top healthcare cash plan Bespoke Internal and external training opportunities depending on your wants Flexible working 25 days annual leave (plus banks) Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme Discounted gym membership Clothing allowance Free parking Local events and company events Life insurance Professional memberships paid

Thank you for reading.

If you re interested in learning more, please apply and we will reply to your application as soon as possible. We have multiple positions live within Biodiversity Net Gain and Principal & Associate Ecologists.

CleanTech Talent are acting as a recruitment agency for this position.