Principal Ecologists - Norwich

Temple; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing consultancy as a Principal Ecologist, where you will lead a team in providing ecologically smart solutions for diverse projects. This role offers the chance to influence the future of the business while working in a supportive and fun environment. With a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working options, you will have the opportunity for professional growth and to make a real impact in the field of ecology. If you're a proactive self-starter with a passion for delivering client satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Westfield Health care

Career development opportunities

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff socials and games

Extensive training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in ecology.
• Proven project and staff management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ecologists and oversee project contracts.
• Draft high-quality reports and support clients in problem-solving.

Skills

UK and European environmental legislation

Fieldwork and report writing

Project management

Customer service

Ecological management plans

Surveying for protected species

Delegation and support for junior staff

High-level reptile mitigation

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

Principal Ecologists - Norwich

Salary Range: Competitive salary of circa GBP43k plus benefits

City: Norwich

Are you an experienced ecologist with a strong business acumen looking for a new challenge? We are a dynamic and growing business seeking a self-motivated and positive-minded Principal Ecologist to join our friendly team in Norwich. We offer both permanent and fixed-term positions.

The successful candidate will manage a team of ecologists, finding ecologically smart, commercially efficient, and cost-effective solutions for projects of various scales. Responsibilities include managing contracts, supporting staff, drafting high-quality reports, reviewing technical work, and supporting clients and design teams in problem-solving. You will also contribute to business development by costing and tendering for work, increasing bid invitations, and exploring new business opportunities.

This role offers exposure to diverse projects and clients, providing opportunities for professional growth and to influence the future of our business and your career.

About Temple

Temple is one of the UK’s leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies, specializing in environment, planning, and sustainability. As a purpose and people-led organization and a B Corp, we are committed to transforming the global economy for the benefit of all. Our team includes industry leaders working on innovative and complex projects, providing bespoke services to help clients achieve optimal outcomes through experience, skills, and an ethical approach.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold an appropriate degree qualification
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation
• Strong fieldwork and report writing skills, including protected species surveys and ecological management plans
• At least 5 years experience in reviewing others' work
• Competence in surveying and mitigation for two or more key protected species (e.g., bats, badgers, reptiles)
• Hold EPS and/or conservation licenses for relevant species and preferably be registered on the class license scheme
• Proven project and staff management experience
• Ability to manage workload proactively, delegate, and support junior staff
• Proficiency in customer service, training, and workshop delivery
• Full membership of CIEEM, preferably CEcoL
• Proactive self-starter with initiative
• Full clean UK driving license

We value project management skills and a passion for delivering client satisfaction. Experience in high-level reptile mitigation is particularly valued, and applications from ecologists with botany specialization or FISC certification are encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible hybrid working
• TOIL policy and flexible hours for work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Westfield Health care
• Career development opportunities
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff socials, games, volunteering days
• Supportive and fun team environment
• Extensive training programs

Equal Opportunities

Temple is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are an accredited Investors in People organization.

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