Principal Ecologist – Lead Habitat & Projects

Pell Frischmann; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Pell Frischmann, a specialist advisory and technical consultancy, is seeking a Principal or Associate Ecologist to lead project delivery from start to finish in London. You will manage surveys, analyses, and reporting, coordinating with stakeholders and junior staff while growing the ecology team with support from the Technical Director.

The role involves inter-disciplinary work across public and private sectors, contributing to bids, and ensuring high environmental protection standards are

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Membership (or eligibility to join) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at MCIEEM level
• A current CSCS card or equivalent (We can arrange)
• Chartered Ecologist (CEcol)

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of projects from tender stage to completion
• Maintain and demonstrate high standards of survey, data analysis, reporting and client liaison in accordance with good practice guidance, ecological legislation and the Pell Frischmann internal quality systems
• Apply for protected species mitigation licenses and oversee their implementation on-site
• Project co-ordination with good commercial awareness and financial control, ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
• Work in conjunction with project stakeholders including clients, and statutory consultees to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection
• Monitor, plan and forecast utilisation of the ecology team, including contributing to and preparing bids
• Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
• Advocate the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
• Promote the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients; and
• Ensure compliance with internal management system procedures.

Job description

Pell Frischmann, a specialist advisory and technical consultancy, is seeking a Principal or Associate Ecologist to lead project delivery from start to finish in London. You will manage surveys, analyses, and reporting, coordinating with stakeholders and junior staff while growing the ecology team with support from the Technical Director.

The role involves inter-disciplinary work across public and private sectors, contributing to bids, and ensuring high environmental protection standards are