Technical Director - Ecology

RPS Group; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy in ecology as a Technical Director where you'll manage and support an ecological team at the forefront of master planning and ecological studies. This vital role requires demonstrated experience in ecological consultancy, project management, and the ability to build strong client relationships, all while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase extra holiday days

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Screening

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and cashback offers through BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Established ecological consultant with relevant consultancy experience.
• Ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of current ecological methods and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage the ecological team delivering various ecological services.
• Conduct ecological appraisals, surveys, and studies.
• Oversee project management and financial aspects.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Project management skills

Business development

Team building

Education

Degree in Ecology or relevant subject

CIEEM membership

Job description

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We are searching for an experienced Technical Director - Ecology at our Cambridge facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

We're looking for a Technical Director - Ecology to grow,manage and support our ecological team, delivering master planning inputs,ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys andstudies, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervisionand monitoring.

The ideal candidate would be an established ecologicalconsultant with experience working inecological consultancy and with the following key skills:

Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business /clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
Build and maintain strong working relationships with team,colleagues, clients and external bodies
Strong financial and project management skills
An ability to think creatively and strategically
A positive approach to their own professional development
A full understanding and belief in RPS’ Purpose, Promise andBehaviours
Strong knowledge of the technical discipline including thecurrent methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs theservices we provide
Demonstrable experience working as an ecological consultantand project management experience
Line management and client relationship management skills
Knowledge of the industry and professional consultancy
Full driving licence

Preferred Qualifications:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
CIEEM membership (Full)

What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunitiesto invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra daysper year, Company pension scheme, GroupDisability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to WorkScheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerouswellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, ProfessionalMemberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers andrewards.

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level tomaster’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership &management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning anddevelopment for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathwayputs you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far asyou want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, andstyles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the mostinnovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential andcontribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a companythat puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile officesand hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexibleworking. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not anumber, you’re part of the solution.

RPS, A Tetra Tech Company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees inmore than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, TetraTech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As aTetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading developmentand project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complexproblems.

Here you're part of the solution

RPS is where you come to build a career, where you'll findtrue support, encouragement and the opportunity to grow. Our people are oursuccess. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems thatmatter. People who believe they can shape a more sustainable future, who buildlasting relationships and who embrace new ways of working. And where you’ll besupported every step of the way.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, andstyles of thinking. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company thatputs its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. A career here is farfrom ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

We know we develop better solutions together. That’s whywe’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that wedo. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on ourpromise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue tobuild a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive toachieve exceptional results.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and workin partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservistsand their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusiveculture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suitthem while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created workinggroups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration,and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during theinterview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you inperforming to the best of your ability.

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List oftrusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge anyspeculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not onthis list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require anyfurther information.

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Technical Director - Ecology

We are searching for an experienced Technical Director - Ecology at our Cambridge facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

We're looking for a Technical Director - Ecology to grow,manage and support our ecological team, delivering master planning inputs,ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys andstudies, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervisionand monitoring.

The ideal candidate would be an established ecologicalconsultant with experience working inecological consultancy and with the following key skills:

Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business /clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
Build and maintain strong working relationships with team,colleagues, clients and external bodies
Strong financial and project management skills
An ability to think creatively and strategically
A positive approach to their own professional development
A full understanding and belief in RPS’ Purpose, Promise andBehaviours
Strong knowledge of the technical discipline including thecurrent methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs theservices we provide
Demonstrable experience working as an ecological consultantand project management experience
Line management and client relationship management skills
Knowledge of the industry and professional consultancy
Full driving licence

Preferred Qualifications:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
CIEEM membership (Full)

What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunitiesto invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra daysper year, Company pension scheme, GroupDisability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to WorkScheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerouswellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, ProfessionalMemberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers andrewards.

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level tomaster’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership &management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning anddevelopment for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathwayputs you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far asyou want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, andstyles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the mostinnovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential andcontribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a companythat puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile officesand hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexibleworking. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not anumber, you’re part of the solution.

RPS, A Tetra Tech Company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees inmore than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, TetraTech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As aTetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading developmentand project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complexproblems.

Here you're part of the solution

RPS is where you come to build a career, where you'll findtrue support, encouragement and the opportunity to grow. Our people are oursuccess. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems thatmatter. People who believe they can shape a more sustainable future, who buildlasting relationships and who embrace new ways of working. And where you’ll besupported every step of the way.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, andstyles of thinking. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company thatputs its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. A career here is farfrom ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

We know we develop better solutions together. That’s whywe’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that wedo. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on ourpromise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue tobuild a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive toachieve exceptional results.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and workin partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservistsand their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusiveculture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suitthem while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created workinggroups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration,and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during theinterview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you inperforming to the best of your ability.

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List oftrusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge anyspeculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not onthis list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require anyfurther information.

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