Principal Terrestrial Ecologist

Dev; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colten Care is seeking a Principal Terrestrial Ecologist to lead all terrestrial work in the East of England and to help grow client relationships and the ecology team. You will shape our approach and have autonomy to influence project direction for infrastructure and development work.

You will work on projects including utilities, housing and wind farm developments, with emphasis on protected species and regulatory compliance. APEM Group’s climate of innovation supports continued growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK/European policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with EcIA, EIA and HRA processes.
• Experience with protected species licensing; botanical habitat survey is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead terrestrial work in the East of England for infrastructure and development projects.
• Develop and grow client relationships and the ecology team.
• Deliver terrestrial ecology projects such as otters, bats, badgers, birds and other protected species.
• Provide expert input on EcIA, EIA and HRA processes and adapt to real-world environments.

Skills

EcIA

EIA

HRA

Protected species licensing

Botanical survey

Education

CIEEM member (or eligible)

Job description

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Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally.

Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.

As part of our business plan APEM Ltd are significantly expanding our Terrestrial Ecology Division, as we grow, so does our Ecology team, and with this we are looking for a Principal Terrestrial Ecologist to help us deliver innovative ecological work in the East of England.

You will take the lead for all terrestrial work in the East and help to develop and grow client relationships and your team. With the autonomy and ability to put your stamp on our work in this area it is an unique time to embark on this journey with us. Your voice and ambitions will influence the direction of travel.

About the role

Your work will help full range of clients, from utilities companies, infrastructure, built development as well as regulator support. APEM also has a long history of scientific projects and developments that have keep us at the forefront of research development in many areas.

Project work will include leading on projects for infrastructure development, such as utilities, greenways, housing and on shore wind farms, as well as more specific work on terrestrial species such as otters, bats, badgers, overwintering, breeding and nesting birds and other protected species.

About you

You will be an experienced professional, holding a number of years of experience within a similar role (or ready to step up to the next level). You will be well versed in relevant UK and European policy and regulatory frameworks and be able to demonstrate the application of these within a real-world environment. Additionally, you must have knowledge and experience of the EcIA, EIA and HRA processes as well as protected species licensing; experience of botanical habitat and survey would also be preferable. Ideally, you will be a full member of CIEEM membership (or be in a position to apply) and willing to work towards chartership.