Associate Director Ecology

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Associate Director Ecology at our Birmingham - Newhall Street facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

RPS is looking for an Associate Director within the Ecology team in Birmingham. The candidate will grow, manage, and support the ecological team delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, ornithological surveys and studies, other protected species surveys, mitigation design and construction, and post-construction supervision and monitoring. RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social, and economic landscapes.

Your role

You will have the opportunity to benefit from an exciting and diverse workload, delivering high-quality support for private and public-sector clients across the UK, including infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

You will build long-lasting client relationships, generate and manage new business, and be responsible for financial planning and management. You will project manage a wide and varied workload, supervise field staff and survey efforts, and have technical oversight and sign-off on project outputs.

Additional responsibilities include undertaking site surveys, ecological impact assessments, and ecological mitigation design and implementation.

Travel will be involved, for which we will provide a car allowance; therefore, you will need a full UK driving licence.

Your skills and experience

Applicants should have full membership of CIEEM and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. You should be an established ecological consultant with extensive project management experience and experience working in consultancy. Leadership skills and the ability to develop strong client relationships to secure repeat business and attract new clients are essential.

Experience with protected species, ornithological or botanical expertise, and the ability to plan and undertake habitat surveys and identify indicator plant species and habitat types are required. Full knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques is also necessary.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for investment, and many benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, options to purchase additional days, a company pension scheme, group disability scheme, share incentive scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, health screening, employee assistance program, dental cover, professional memberships, and access to BenefitHub discounts and rewards.

We are an accredited training provider supporting learning and development from entry level to master’s degree qualifications in leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway are in place to support your growth.

We promote diversity and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We prioritize wellbeing and support flexible, hybrid working arrangements to suit individual needs.

About RPS and our culture

RPS, a Tetra Tech company since January 24, 2023, is part of a global organization with over 28,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to creating shared value, fostering an inclusive culture, and supporting our people through fairness, respect, and diversity initiatives.

We encourage applicants to inform us of any adjustments needed during the interview process to support their best performance.

Additional information

We work with a trusted list of recruitment agencies and do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs from agencies outside this list. For more details, visit our careers page.

Required Qualifications:

Full membership of CIEEM, a relevant degree, and extensive project management experience in ecological consultancy are required. Experience with protected species, habitat surveys, and legislation knowledge is essential.