Ecology Regional Director – North East

SLR Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle-to-work schemes

Flexible hybrid working

25 days’ annual leave

Leave buy/sell

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Employee assistance programme

Specialist support for mental health

Job summary

SLR Consulting in the North East is seeking an Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead – North East at Principal or Technical Director level to guide a team of around 25 ecological specialists, with direct line management for 5–7 staff, and to shape the region’s delivery and strategic direction.

You will work with regional and national leaders to deliver complex, high‑profile projects, mentor staff, manage budgets and resources, and represent SLR at industry events while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in ecology, ideally gained within an environmental consultancy environment.
• A relevant degree and appropriate membership of CIEEM or an equivalent professional body.
• Significant people leadership, mentoring and team management experience.
• Extensive project management experience, including delivery of complex, high‑value projects.
• Commercial awareness, including experience of resource planning and financial management.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality ecological work and supporting the development of others.
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of ecology professionals through mentoring, performance management and recruitment.
• Overseeing regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Supporting project resourcing and providing regional operational updates.
• Guiding Project Managers and Project Directors on the successful delivery of complex and high‑value projects.
• Coordinating regional strategy to align local priorities with wider business objectives.
• Building relationships across the business and representing SLR at industry events and professional networks.
• Collaborating with Ecology & Biodiversity leaders across the UK and Europe to drive consistency and best practice.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Ecology expertise

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology

CIEEM membership

Job description

SLR Consulting in the North East is seeking an Ecology and Biodiversity Regional Lead – North East at Principal or Technical Director level to guide a team of around 25 ecological specialists, with direct line management for 5–7 staff, and to shape the region’s delivery and strategic direction.

You will work with regional and national leaders to deliver complex, high‑profile projects, mentor staff, manage budgets and resources, and represent SLR at industry events while collaborating with