Associate Ecologist - Bat Lead

RPS Group; Costessey; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in England is seeking an experienced Associate Ecologist - Bat Lead to manage an ecological team and deliver various ecological services. The ideal candidate will have strong bat mitigation skills and project management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health screening

Employee assistance programme

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Established ecological consultant with line management and project management experience.
• Experience with bat mitigation plans and consultations.
• Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business.

Responsibilities

• Grow, manage and support the ecological team.
• Deliver ecological appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Design and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Ecological consultancy

Mentoring and coaching

Business development

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

CIEEM membership (Full)

Tools

Bat licenses

Radio tracking equipment

Job description

Overview

Associate Ecologist - Bat Lead. We are searching for an experienced Associate Ecologist - Bat Lead at our Southampton facility. Primary duties include growing, managing and supporting our ecological team, delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys and studies, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring. The candidate location is in Southern England (Southampton, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Plymouth) with flexibility for other locations.

Responsibilities

• Grow, manage and support the ecological team.
• Deliver master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys and studies.
• Design and implement mitigation plans; oversee construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring.
• Collaborate with the wider team and Directors to identify opportunities and secure new business/clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, clients and external bodies.
• Demonstrate strong financial and project management skills; provide line management and client relationship management where appropriate.
• Apply a creative and strategic approach to project work and professional development.

Qualifications

• Established ecological consultant with line management and project management experience.
• Class 2/3/4 bat licences or specialist harp traps and radio tracking; bat mitigation licenses; experience designing and implementing bat mitigation plans; bat house experience.
• Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business in collaboration with the wider team/Directors.
• Full driving licence.
• Knowledge of current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance for ecological services.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience (preferred).
• CIEEM membership (Full) (preferred).

What’s in it for you?

We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, company pension scheme, group disability scheme, share incentive scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, health screening, employee assistance programme (including wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), dental cover, professional memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.

RPS is an accredited training provider offering development from entry level to master’s degree level qualifications in leadership, management, executive coaching and mentoring. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway support your career goals. We encourage diverse ideas and teamwork and prioritise wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working as standard.

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Employment Terms: Permanent. Salary: 48,000.00 - 60,000.00 per year. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.