Principal Ecologist

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT; Woodbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental design and planning is seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in mentoring the ecology team and working on various projects. Both full-time and part-time arrangements are available, with competitive salary and benefits including increased annual leave, pension, and professional memberships.

Benefits

Increased annual leave with longevity

Pension

Professional memberships paid

Cycle to work scheme

Training and career progression

Expenses

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM required.
• Survey and mitigation licences held, bats mitigation preferred.
• UK driving license and access to own car necessary.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and developing the ecology team.
• Working on a wide range of project types.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders professionally.

Skills

Mentoring

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Technical report preparation

Education

Relevant degree

Full Member of CIEEM

FISC level 3 minimum

Job description

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to join a company that supports its employees’ long-term careers and offers hybrid working?

If so, we have just the position for you! We are excited to be working alongside a well-established and successful practice, who have considerable experience in environmental design and planning across a vast range of sectors. Due to an increase in work, we are currently looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team on a hybrid working basis.

Ideally, they are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable individual to play a key role in mentoring and developing the ecology team, working on a wide range of project types.

This position is also open up to the Associate Director level, depending on the individual.

Working hours:

• Hybrid working
• Full-time or Part-time basis

The successful Principal Ecologist will be offered:

• Up to £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Increased annual leave with longevity
• Pension
• Enjoyable working environment
• Professional memberships paid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and career progression
• Expenses

Principal Ecologist requirements:

• Relevant degree and Full Member of CIEEM
• FISC level 3 minimum
• Survey and mitigation licences held (bats mitigation licencing preferred)
• UK Driving license and access to own car
• Ability to mentor and manage a team
• Good understanding of all levels of the planning system
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with clients/stakeholders at a professional level
• Experience of preparing technical reports and ability to present and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
• Beneficial, not essential - experience in business development and examination in Public/Public Inquiry