Principal Ecologist

Amey; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary and compensation

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Flexible benefits scheme incl. Cycle2W

Access to discounts via OurSave scheme

Family friendly policies

Resumo da oferta

Amey is recruiting a permanent Principal Ecologist to lead technical teams within the Consulting Advisory group across the UK. You will advise, supervise and manage surveys, bids and project delivery, ensuring quality, cost and programme objectives are met.

You will oversee ecological processes, protected species surveys and licensing, with the option to act as people manager when needed. Amey offers flexible benefits and development opportunities.

Qualificações

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent.
• Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and protected species licence holder or working towards same.
• Experience in invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions conforming to standards and legislation.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory to clear situations.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, managers and clients.
• Prepare and lead surveys and documentation for scheme deliverables balancing quality, cost and programme.
• Take responsibility for the commercial success of projects within the portfolio and manage budgets.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals.
• Lead the preparation of bids and the work-winning function with accountability to the bid director.
• Work on site, visiting or full-time temporary role including out-of-hours work.
• Assume the people manager role when required by the business.

Conhecimentos

Chartered Ecologist

Ecology field experience

Protected species surveys

EPS Mitigation licence experience

Invasive species surveys

Ecological processes knowledge

Technical ecological solutions

Health and safety awareness

People management

Degree in Ecology / Environmental Sci

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Ecology / Environmental Science

Ferramentas

None

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Ecologist to join our Consulting Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

The role

Our Ecologists play an important part wi thin the Advisory team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Ecologist you act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.

You will also manage or influence the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role when required by the business.

Responsibilities include

• To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers
• Preparing and leading the preparation and checking of surveys and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals
• Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director
• Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

What you will bring to us

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent
• Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned
• Developedexperience and expertise within the Ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice)
• Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies
• Able to producetechnically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situations
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology orEnvironmental Science

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.Youwillhave the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plusbankholidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work schemeandaccess to discountedgym membership
• OurSave with Ameyprogrammegives you access tothousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if youprovide care for a dependant
• Membership of ourAffinityNetworkswhoconnect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.