Principal / Associate Ecologist

Mott Macdonald; Hartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to deliver ecology services. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Ecology and have extensive experience in Ecological Consultancy. They should possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in report writing and quality review of ecological projects. The role offers a range of benefits including private medical insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing program, and a pension scheme, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Access to menopause support

Wellbeing support for family

Flexible salary opt-in for health benefits

Employee pension contributions matched

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection scheme

Bonus schemes based on financial success

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Ecological Consultancy or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively to multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in report writing and reviewing ecological deliverables

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ecology services in a client-focused environment
• Manage ecological deliverables and ensure quality through reviews

Skills

Ecological Consultancy

Communication

Report writing

Technical specialism

Education

Degree in Ecology or a related subject

Full Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility. We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working. We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing.

Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. The role suits a dynamic, proactive team-player who wants to support the delivery of ecology services in a fast-moving, client-focused, commercial environment.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject).
• Extensive experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills).
• A Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent. Must be a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Biologist (or able to achieve this within 6 months).
• Ability to communicate effectively to multi-disciplinary teams, clients and regulators.
• Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in acting as a checker / reviewer for ecological deliverables.
• Technical specialism e.g. has held protected species mitigation licences or has advanced botanical skills etc.

Desirable

• An additional higher degree would be an advantage.
• Experience of People Management.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Experience of preparing costs and text for bids.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.