Principal Ecologist

Allen & York Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and environmental consultancy based in Manchester is looking for a Principal Ecologist. The role involves managing diverse ecological projects, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, be full members of CIEEM, and possess strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience as an Ecologist in a consultancy.
• Knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy.
• Experience with EIA and the planning process.

Responsibilities

• Lead various ecological projects from initiation to completion.
• Mentor and manage a team of ecologists.
• Contribute to business development and client relations.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Writing technical reports

Client relationship building

Education

Full member of CIEEM

Job description

Overview

Principal Ecologist - £competitive

Manchester, UK

Are you a dedicated and chartered ecologist with experience managing projects and mentoring junior team members within a multi-disciplinary consultancy?

Looking for a new challenge to manage a diverse portfolio of multiple projects? This could be for you!

The role

The position will be varied and duties include:

• Leading a varied portfolio of ecological projects from initial client liaison through to completion.
• Mentoring and managing ecologists by adopting a creative and inspiring approach.
• Contributing to business development activities including building client relationships and writing fee proposals to help to expand our current portfolio.
• Project and people management to ensure effective delivery of reports.
• Being the lead author on a range of reports including EcIAs, ES Chapters and Habitat Regulations Assessments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience as an Ecologist in a consultancy environment.
• Full member of CIEEM, preferably a Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist.
• Excellent knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy.
• Excellent knowledge of EIA and the planning process.
• Proven experience of writing technical reports and delivery of EPSM licence documents; EcIA; ES Chapters; Habitat Regulations Assessments and BREEAM Assessments.
• Named ecologist on EPSM licences - bats / Great Crested Newts as a minimum.
• Staff mentoring experience.

Why this role?

Our client is a design and environmental multidisciplinary consultancy based in Manchester. They specialise in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Planning, BNG, Arboriculture, Ecology and GIS. They have a client portfolio across the UK, working on a wide range of sectors, from house builders through to larger infrastructure.

Our commitment

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button above or send an email to Billy at: [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.