Principal Ecologist

Amey Group Services LTD; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead technical teams and provide expert advice on ecological projects. The role involves preparing and checking ecological surveys, ensuring the commercial success of project portfolios, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have chartered status, relevant degree, and experience in protected species surveys. This position offers flexibility, support for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits scheme

Community Involvement Days

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Generous pension scheme

Recognition bonus for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Developed experience within the ecological field.
• Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and welfare in project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical team leader providing advice to technical teams.
• Manage portfolios ensuring commercial success of projects.
• Lead preparation and checking of surveys and documentation.

Skills

Expertise in protected species surveys

Ecological management theory application

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Job description

Our Ecologists play an important part within the ET&S 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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 (notable species: bats & dormice)
• Experience in Invasive species survey and management
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies
• Able to produce technically 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
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Amey are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

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 dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work‑life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns, and with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI: At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value – You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including: generous pension scheme to which we will contribute, up to 10% of base salary as bonus, minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme (including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership), and access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers through our online voucher portal.

Your Career at Amey Consulting – We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be stretched but always supported. We recognise your hard work, look after your well‑being and empower you to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.