Principal Ecologist

Ref 77081 Vacancy title Principal Ecologist

Function(s): Business Development, Construction, Pre-construction, Procurement, Project Management, SHEQ

Contract type: Full time permanent

Region: National

Location(s): London, Warwick, Manchester, Eurocentral, Derby, York

The Environmental Services Team at BakerHicks is experiencing significant growth and development, and we are seeking a skilled Ecological professional with proven experience and supervision abilities to join our team. This person will be instrumental in delivering a diverse range of exciting projects across multiple sectors.

As the Principal Ecologist, you will oversee all ecological aspects of project planning, execution, and delivery, with the prospect of expanding the team. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including designers, engineers, clients, and stakeholders, to ensure that project goals are achieved on time, within budget, and in compliance with ecological standards. This role will encompass our EPCM projects as well.

This role requires travel throughout the UK and possibly to other European countries, and a hybrid approach of field, home, and office working.

This position, within the Environmental Services discipline, provides a great opportunity to lead the creation, expansion, and advancement of the Ecological sub-discipline, establishing this expertise as a crucial asset for our clients and the broader business.

Key Objectives

• Technical steer for producing ecological assessments from project inception through to project completion.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather input, ensure project accuracy, and allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal utilisation of personnel.
• Ensure the project is resourced appropriately to deliver the programme.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties and assist in developing mitigation strategies, schedules, and contingency plans.

Why this role?

• This is an excellent opportunity to play an influential role in establishing, expanding, and developing the broader Ecology team and its capabilities within the business. You will be responsible for managing various deliverables and contributing to the pioneering success of this team within the industry.
• Due to the diverse sectors we operate in, you will gain exposure to an exciting range of projects, dealing with a variety of flora and fauna across multiple disciplines.
• Supported by the team, you can blend your passion for the natural environment with your innovative management skills, establishing yourself as a trusted and valued employee. This will allow you to develop long-lasting and sustainable environmental solutions while continuously investing in your career growth.

About You

Technical

• A degree in ecology, along with a higher degree in a related field, is of interest.
• Full membership of CIEEM.
• Chartered Ecologist (or demonstrably approaching Chartered Ecologist).
• International ESIA experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Willing and able to obtain security clearance due to the nature of the sectors we operate in, and our client requirements.

Experience

• Experience in Bio-Diversity net gain.
• Experience in managing complex projects - including commercial, resourcing & scheduling and managing sub-contracts & sub-contractors.
• Significant experience in delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Proven experience in business development (work winning, bid writing) and client relationship management with the ability to generate ongoing workstreams with existing clients.

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Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
• Life assurance scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave.
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc).
• Flexible /hybrid working.
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee assistance.
• Professional development.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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