Technical Director - Ecology

Arcadis; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Director - Ecology to oversee ecological projects across diverse clients in the UK. This role involves managing project quality, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with ecological standards, while fostering professional growth and engagement in challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in ecological principles and impact assessments.
• Proven track record in ecological appraisals and environmental statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships.
• Ensure technical quality and approval of project deliverables.
• Supervise team performance and provide training.

Skills

Leadership

Ecological Principles

Environmental Statements

Education

CIEEM Full Membership

Chartered Ecologist

Job description

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At Arcadis, we focus on attracting, retaining, and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improving quality of life. We offer opportunities to transform your world and the world around you through client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, or charity involvement. Our people value diverse perspectives, care about planetary sustainability, and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’. Supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in your long-term development to help you reach your full potential. You’ll own your career, work on industry-defining projects, and find solutions to real challenges that impact lives. We encourage a growth mindset and provide space for personal and professional development, enabling a flexible career path.

Role description:

Our Ecology team, comprising over 60 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience in ecological surveys, assessments, and advising on soil, land use, hydrology, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, is looking to recruit a Technical Director. We have completed over 2,000 projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond for various public and private clients.

The Technical Director will oversee the quality control, coordination, and completion of ecological projects across our diverse client base, which includes urban and greenfield developments, regulators, local governments, infrastructure projects, and developers.

You will lead and coach the team, ensuring engagement in challenging projects that support professional growth. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting QHSE standards, managing client relationships, and exemplifying leadership.

This role can be based anywhere in the UK.

Role accountabilities:

• Manage projects, including budgets, meetings, client advice, and bid production
• Ensure technical quality and approval of project deliverables
• Oversee ecological surveys, analyze results, and produce reports and assessments
• Advise on ecological issues broadly and in-depth within your expertise
• Prepare licence applications, mitigation, and monitoring plans
• Supervise mitigation and monitoring activities, liaising with authorities
• Manage performance of team members and provide training
• Design research projects and contribute to best practice development
• Manage high-quality bids

Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive leadership experience with knowledge of ecological principles, legislation, and impact assessments
• Proven track record in ecological appraisals, EcIAs, and environmental statements
• Knowledge of natural capital and biodiversity net gain is desirable
• Specialized field survey skills for particular plant or animal groups
• Full member of CIEEM and Chartered Ecologist or similar
• Survey and/or Development Licences are preferred

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work impacts lives and the planet, making cities safer, resilient, and sustainable. We partner with responsible clients to create a sustainable future, leveraging data-driven and digital solutions, design thinking, and innovative approaches.

As a global company, we support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and aim to be net zero carbon by 2035. We also prioritize societal impact through community engagement and environmental monitoring.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging is central. We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where all can thrive and contribute to our success.

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