Principal/Lead Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Ecologist to oversee ecological aspects of various projects. This role involves managing complex projects, conducting habitat surveys, and providing specialist ecological knowledge to team members. You will also be responsible for writing technical reports and advising clients on best practices for safeguarding ecology. The company offers exciting opportunities in ecological and conservation projects, along with support toward chartership and attractive benefits. If you are passionate about ecology and mentoring others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Support toward chartership

Vehicle for work usage

Employer matched pension contributions up to 6%

28 days annual leave

Phone and laptop

Interesting habitat creation projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large and complex ecological projects.
• Thorough understanding of UK survey methodology and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ecological aspects of projects ensuring best practices.
• Manage site surveys and approve proposals and reports.

Skills

Project Management in Ecology

Ecological Knowledge

Report Writing

Survey Methodology

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology

CIEEM Membership

Job description

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Your newpany

My client is a one-stop-shop for site clearance, tree surgery, grounds maintenance, fencing, traffic management, ecology, and arboriculture. They pride themselves on their quality services offered to a diverse range of tier 1 contractors as well as public sector clients.

They have extensive accreditations, meaning they work on some of the most interesting ecological and conservation projects available, as they have proof that they are a trusted provider.

Your new role

You will oversee all ecological aspects of projects, ensuring best practices are integrated throughout processes to deliver high-quality work. You will assist in preparing competitive bids and tenders, manage site surveys, and approve proposals and reports for both technical robustness and branding.

Role responsibilities may include:

1. Providing specialist ecological knowledge to team members.
2. Managing large and complex projects.
3. Advising clients on safeguarding ecology on various commercial sites and best practices.
4. Creating habitat surveys, bat surveys, and generating commercially presentable reports for clients.
5. Very rarely conducting surveys and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed and submitted according to company policy.
6. Managing on-site ecological issues, including the relocation of animals (where appropriate licenses are in place) and advising on best practices if protected species are identified, offering mitigation or alternative working methods where appropriate.
7. Creating RAMS and ensuring suitable resources are in place for ecologically sensitive works, advising colleagues on other site works where necessary.
8. Analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and presenting ecological data.
9. Writing technical reports, including preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species license applications.
10. Designing habitats for creation and conservation projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in managing large and complex projects in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy.
• A passion for inspiring and mentoring team members.
• A thorough understanding of UK survey methodology, relevant legislation, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys, and/or habitat surveys.
• Report writing experience, including PEA reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRAs, and protected species licenses.
• A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• CIEEM membership.
• A current and full driving license, with a willingness to travel to sites when necessary.

What you'll get in return

• Support toward chartership, licenses, etc.
• Vehicle for work usage
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 6%
• 28 days annual leave
• Phone and laptop
• Interesting habitat creation and conservation projects that you won't get anywhere else