Senior/Principal Ecologists

Advance TRS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine etablierte, unabhängige Umwelt- und Ingenieurbüro sucht erfahrene Senior und Principal Ecologists, um ihr preisgekröntes Team zu verstärken. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie an einer Vielzahl von Projekten, darunter Habitatgestaltung und Flussrestaurierung, und tragen zur Förderung nachhaltiger Lösungen bei. Das Unternehmen legt großen Wert auf Innovation und Mitarbeiterentwicklung, bietet flexible Arbeitsmodelle und ein hervorragendes Leistungspaket. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ökologie haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Flexibles hybrides Arbeiten

Umfangreiches Weiterbildungspaket

Mitarbeiterbeteiligung

Fokus auf psychische Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden

Teilnahme an Nachhaltigkeitsprogrammen

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in ökologischer Beratung und Kenntnisse der Naturschutzgesetzgebung.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in der Projektleitung und Geschäftsentwicklung.

Responsibilities

• Technische Expertise und Überprüfung ökologischer Gutachten und Bewertungen bereitstellen.
• Projekte verwalten, um Qualitätsstandards und Fristen einzuhalten.

Skills

Ökologische Feldfähigkeiten

Projektmanagement

Geschäftsentwicklung

Kenntnis der Naturschutzgesetzgebung

Education

BSc in Ökologie

MSc in Ökologie oder verwandtem Bereich

Job description

Senior/Principal Ecologist

Salary: 40,000k-60,000k (dependent on experience)
Location: Haywards Heath/Portsmouth
Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:

Due to continued success and plans for growth, our client is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Senior and Principal Ecologists to join their team in Haywards Heath or Portsmouth. As part of an award-winning team, you'll work on diverse projects, including habitat creation, river restoration, flood risk management, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. The team specialises in wetland and riverine environments, collaborating across disciplines such as engineering, geomorphology, and landscape to promote natural systems and nature-based solutions.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading, independent environmental and engineering consultancy with offices in nine countries, including the UK and Ireland. They are employee-owned, allowing them to prioritise innovation and exceptional service, and they place sustainability and climate resilience at the core of their strategy. With a strong focus on staff development, they invest in their workforce through a comprehensive professional development programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and review of ecological surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Undertake habitat and species surveys and deliver high-quality reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and HRAs.
• Mentor and develop staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients, manage relationships, and contribute to business development through networking and tender preparation.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or a related field.
• Full membership with CIEEM (Chartered status is advantageous or on the pathway).
• Extensive experience in ecological consultancy, with strong knowledge of wildlife and conservation legislation, including Habitats Regulations.
• Excellent ecological field skills, project management experience, and business development acumen.
• Full UK driving licence.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working.
• An excellent benefits package, including professional development support and a generous training budget.
• Employee-owned structure, with profit-sharing through the Employee-Owned Benefit scheme.
• Focus on mental health and well-being, with regular social activities and a work-life balance initiative.
• Participation in sustainability and community outreach programmes, including the JBA Trust.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Opportunity for Growth:

Our client supports career progression, offering tailored professional development opportunities, including pathways to chartership. You'll have the chance to work on high-profile projects, especially within the Environment Agency framework, contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.