Senior/Principal Ecologist - Lead Infra Projects (Hybrid)

Pell Frischmann; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Pell Frischmann in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to lead ecological work across highways, rail, water, housing and land development projects in the UK, with travel within reasonable distance of London.

You will oversee surveys, reports and mentoring, with Principal level focusing on technical leadership, commercial management and client development. The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related discipline.
• Significant post-graduate experience in ecological consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning requirements and current industry guidance.
• Experience coordinating ecological surveys and producing or reviewing high-quality technical reports.
• Experience managing ecological inputs across infrastructure or development projects.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with clients, consultees and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or managing junior colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport for site visits.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the ecological elements of multidisciplinary projects, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Take responsibility for the technical quality of ecological surveys, assessments, analysis and reports produced by you and the wider team.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant ecological legislation, good-practice guidance and Pell Frischmann’s internal quality systems.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects in line with agreed programmes, budgets and client requirements.
• Apply strong commercial awareness and financial control to ensure work is delivered efficiently and to an exemplary standard.
• Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, project teams and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives while promoting a high level of environmental protection.
• Support the planning and forecasting of team workload and utilisation.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, fee estimates, tenders and bids.
• Provide line management, technical support and mentoring to junior members of the ecology team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business and new opportunities.
• Promote the ecology team’s services internally to framework managers, project managers and technical leads.
• Help raise the profile of Pell Frischmann’s ecological capabilities with existing and prospective clients.
• Ensure compliance with internal management systems, procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

UK ecological legislation

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Mentoring junior colleagues

Communication skills

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Post-graduate experience in ecological consultancy

Right to work in the UK

Tools

GIS software

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Pell Frischmann in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to lead ecological work across highways, rail, water, housing and land development projects in the UK, with travel within reasonable distance of London.

You will oversee surveys, reports and mentoring, with Principal level focusing on technical leadership, commercial management and client development. The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression.