Overview

Owing to our continued success, we are now looking to recruit a high calibre Principal Ecologist with proven consultancy experience to work within our Environment team based in Warrington. You will be engaged upon an extensive portfolio of ecology schemes for construction and development projects, ensuring we meet the demanding workload.

To be considered for the role we are seeking candidates with the following credentials:

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

You will hold a relevant Degree, ideally with a further education qualification
Full member of CIEEM
Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist
Essential Experience:

Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, relevant wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment (EcIA)
In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
Excellent commercial and project management skills
Proven track record in writing ecological appraisals, EcIAs and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements
Ability to lead and grow a team
Ideally hold Survey and/or Development Licences
Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be accountable for the quality control, coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace, we can safely say that you will gain experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects which will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of projects to meet time, budgetary and QHSE targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations. You will take a leadership role on projects and within the team, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example.

We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry-recognised Technical Leaders in their field who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Manage projects (particularly budgets and cashflow), attend meetings, provide advice to clients and manage bid production
Have responsibility for technical quality / approval of project deliverables
Undertake ecological surveys, oversee/undertake the analysis of results of field surveys, and manage the production of reports, impact assessments, biodiversity strategies and other documents
Provide advice on ecological issues, both at an in-depth level within own area of expertise but also on a broad range of issues
Compile licence applications, including developing mitigation and monitoring
Undertake/supervise mitigation and monitoring of licensed work and liaise with statutory authorities
Undertake performance management of assigned team members and provide training at staff meetings and to smaller groups of staff
Design research projects and contribute to the development of best practice with respect to training and survey standards, as appropriate
Manage budgets and the production of bids.
What do we offer?
We offer a dynamic challenging job with international focus in a pleasant working climate, attention to education and a competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority of the role. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives. Given the international spread of the business a certain level of flexibility in working hours is important.

How to Apply:

Applying could not be easier, please click the link above and follow the simple steps to upload your CV and commence what could be the next and most fulfilling chapter in your career to date. We really look forward to hearing from you.