Overview

Binnies are recruiting for an experienced ecology professional at Principal to Associate Director level within our growing Ecology team (a CIEEM Registered Practice) to provide a key role in our ecological assessment, nature-based solutions and ecological restoration work areas. We have a strong focus on high quality survey and assessment combined with biodiversity enhancement and restoration across our portfolio of work at all scales and sectors including flood, coastal and maritime, water utilities, transport and renewable power. This key role would also support our growing portfolio of work in England and Wales.

You would be a key part of our national Environmental team and work with our ecologists, landscape architects, project managers and other specialists to drive the quality of our designs and assessments. You would take on high profile ecological assessment advice roles in large scale Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, as well as supporting the growth and development of a range of smaller-scale habitat creation and restoration opportunities, from pilot projects through to on-the-ground delivery.

We are already developing new approaches through our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), GIS and Digital Ecology specialists to optimise the use of technology in collecting data and this role would have the benefit of being supported by the outputs of these exciting work areas.

Depending on your skill sets and interest there would also be the opportunity to undertake wider ecological assessment, design and survey work.

You would be welcome in one of our offices and preferably in the South of the UK (Redhill, Bradford on Avon/Bristol) with hybrid working options available around those locations.

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an experienced Ecology professional with full membership of CIEEM or equivalent. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

  • have an ecological/environmental related degree;
  • be Chartered, or currently eligible for Chartership;
  • have experience of leading specialist teams or project delivery of ecological designs and/or assessments;
  • have proven experience in leading ecological assessments on major projects (ideally NSIPs) covering EIA and/or HRA;
  • have experience of working with Biodiversity Net Gain and landowner considerations;
  • have experience of working with a range of regulators and stakeholders to improve the ecological outcomes of projects;
  • have excellent written and oral communication;
  • enjoy innovation and embracing advances in technology and ecology;
  • hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience includes:

  • wider environmental impact assessment and consenting experience (multi-discipline);
  • contribution to natural capital and ecosystem services assessments;
  • line management;
  • previous consultancy experience.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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