Principal Ecologist (consultant - associate grades also considered)
Posted on Nov 15, 2023 by Harris Lamb
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Ecologist (consultant - associate grades also considered)
Main Purpose of Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join our ecology team to support delivery of excellent ecological services, in particular in relation to botanical skills and biodiversity net gain advice to a range of clients. We work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.
Office base: Nottingham / Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing and mentoring of a team of ecologists, including the coordination and delivery of habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany planning applications. 2. Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments. 3. Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids. 4. Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.
Person Specification:
• Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to accompany planning applications • Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous • Excellent client engagement and communication skills • Pragmatic and technically minded • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical reports • Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments • Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients, government bodies and team members • Relevant degree • Eligibility to work permanently within the UK • Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use • Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours • Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams • Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets • Proven track record of developing new business • Full membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA
Benefits
Main Purpose of Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join our ecology team to support delivery of excellent ecological services, in particular in relation to botanical skills and biodiversity net gain advice to a range of clients. We work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.
Office base: Nottingham / Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing and mentoring of a team of ecologists, including the coordination and delivery of habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany planning applications. 2. Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments. 3. Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids. 4. Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.
Person Specification:
• Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to accompany planning applications • Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous • Excellent client engagement and communication skills • Pragmatic and technically minded • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical reports • Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments • Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients, government bodies and team members • Relevant degree • Eligibility to work permanently within the UK • Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use • Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours • Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams • Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets • Proven track record of developing new business • Full membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA
Benefits
- Competitive salary range £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience (principal grade)
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced Pension Contributions at 4%
- Annual Pay Review and Bonus Scheme
- 25 days annual leave allowance with additional annual leave allowance over Christmas period and increasing with years of service.
- Summer and Christmas social events and regular Monthly Social Events
- Recognised as an Investors In People Silver Employer
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Flexible working practices
- Generous annual training allowance
Reference: 2679402734
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Principal Ecologist (consultant - associate grades also considered)
Posted on Nov 15, 2023 by Harris Lamb
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Principal Ecologist (consultant - associate grades also considered)
Main Purpose of Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join our ecology team to support delivery of excellent ecological services, in particular in relation to botanical skills and biodiversity net gain advice to a range of clients. We work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.
Office base: Nottingham / Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing and mentoring of a team of ecologists, including the coordination and delivery of habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany planning applications. 2. Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments. 3. Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids. 4. Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.
Person Specification:
• Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to accompany planning applications • Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous • Excellent client engagement and communication skills • Pragmatic and technically minded • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical reports • Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments • Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients, government bodies and team members • Relevant degree • Eligibility to work permanently within the UK • Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use • Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours • Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams • Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets • Proven track record of developing new business • Full membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA
Benefits
Main Purpose of Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Ecologist to join our ecology team to support delivery of excellent ecological services, in particular in relation to botanical skills and biodiversity net gain advice to a range of clients. We work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.
Office base: Nottingham / Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing and mentoring of a team of ecologists, including the coordination and delivery of habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany planning applications. 2. Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments. 3. Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids. 4. Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.
Person Specification:
• Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to accompany planning applications • Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous • Excellent client engagement and communication skills • Pragmatic and technically minded • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical reports • Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments • Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients, government bodies and team members • Relevant degree • Eligibility to work permanently within the UK • Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use • Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours • Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams • Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets • Proven track record of developing new business • Full membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA
Benefits
- Competitive salary range £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience (principal grade)
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced Pension Contributions at 4%
- Annual Pay Review and Bonus Scheme
- 25 days annual leave allowance with additional annual leave allowance over Christmas period and increasing with years of service.
- Summer and Christmas social events and regular Monthly Social Events
- Recognised as an Investors In People Silver Employer
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Flexible working practices
- Generous annual training allowance
Reference: 2679402734
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