Principal Ecologist — Lead Technical Teams & Bids

Malaysianwildlife; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Competitive salary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Advisory team in the UK. You will act as a technical team leader, providing guidance and supervision to technical teams, managers, clients and suppliers.

You will manage projects across offices and sites, influence bids, and work on-site as required, including out-of-hours work. Chartered Ecologist status and experience with protected species surveys are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Chartered Ecologist status or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Experience with protected species surveys and licensing.
• Solid understanding of ecological processes and survey methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and review surveys and documentation to meet quality, cost and programme goals.
• Oversee project budgets and costs, ensuring commercial success.
• Interact with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher.

Skills

Chartered Ecologist

Protected species surveys

EPS Licence experience

Invasive species

Ecological processes

Health & safety knowledge

Ecology/Environmental degree

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Ecology or related

Job description

Amey is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Advisory team in the UK. You will act as a technical team leader, providing guidance and supervision to technical teams, managers, clients and suppliers.

You will manage projects across offices and sites, influence bids, and work on-site as required, including out-of-hours work. Chartered Ecologist status and experience with protected species surveys are essential for success in this role.