Associate Director - Ecology

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Ecology to join a new team in Glasgow. The position involves leading ecological contributions, technical assessments, and mentoring staff, providing an opportunity to influence biodiversity initiatives while enhancing the team's technical capabilities.

Benefits

Supportive atmosphere with training

Mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Active member of a relevant professional body.
• Experience in leading ecological surveys and managing projects.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ecological contributions for teams and clients.
• Create and review ecological assessments.
• Guide and support the professional growth of team members.

Skills

Ecological assessments

Project management

Data handling

Team guidance

Education

Degree in ecology or related field

Job description

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Our client are looking to bring an Associate Director of Ecology into a new team based in Glasgow.

This role offers the chance to contribute to diverse areas based on your skills and interests, including cutting-edge surveys, data handling and reporting, business development, project management, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and guiding the team on Biodiversity Net Gain. We provide a supportive atmosphere with internal and external training and strong mentoring and coaching.

The role and responsibilities:

• Take charge of planning and delivering ecological contributions for both our internal teams and external clients.
• Create and technically review various ecological assessments, such as initial ecological surveys, protected species reports, ecological impact assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations.
• Offer expert guidance to ensure we find sensible and practical ecological solutions.
• Direct communication and collaboration with clients and important project stakeholders, including planning departments, official environmental organisations, and the public.
• Be a driving force in enhancing our technical skills and promote the integration of new ideas and research.
• Oversee the creation of proposals and bids for our ecological services.
• Guide and support the professional growth of both less experienced team members and colleagues at the same level.

Qualifications:

• Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in ecology or a related field.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body and actively working towards or already holding Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, AND possess protected species survey and/or mitigation licenses.
• Have a strong understanding of relevant UK wildlife laws and policies, along with excellent report writing abilities.
• Demonstrate experience in leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing applications, and impact assessments (relevant to your specific areas of expertise) through suitable professional experience.
• Possess experience in managing projects and their budgets, leading discussions with stakeholders, and participating in bidding and tendering processes.
• Have experience in reviewing and verifying technical work and supporting the development of other team members.