Overview

Mott MacDonald are leading the way in Nature Services and we are looking for people to join our Ecology Team and to play their part in integrating nature into all developments so that together with our clients we can build a better future.

The team in Croydon consists of 8 members and the team in Reading has 4 members ranging from Graduate to Senior Associate Level. We also work very closely with the rest of the Ecology Team. Across the team we have a wide range of skills and licences. Our Croydon Office is well situated close to East Croydon train station.

Joining our team at Principal Ecologist level you will likely spend the majority of your time office-based but may still get involved in some site work, especially in your area of technical expertise.

As the deputy to the Regional Lead, you will have responsibility for staff wellbeing, mentoring, and career development for the Croydon and Reading Ecology Team and will line manage some of the team members. You will work with the Regional Lead, Area Leader and UK Ecology Team Leader to manage utilisation, the appointment of people for specific roles, training and recruitment needs.

The projects you will be working on can span all stages of a project’s life cycle, from design conception to implementation; giving opportunities to positively influence scheme design, and enhancements and promote best practice.

The role will suit a dynamic, proactive team-player who wants to work in a growth area of the business and help support the delivery of ecology services in a fast-moving, client-focused, commercial environment.

Candidate specification

Essential:

  • A degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject). An additional higher degree would be an advantage
  • Over seven years’ experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills)
  • A Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent. Must be a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Biologist (or able to achieve this within 6 months)
  • Ability to communicate effectively to multi-disciplinary teams, clients and regulators.
  • Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in acting as a checker / reviewer for ecological deliverables
  • Technical specialism e.g. has held protected species mitigation licences or has advanced botanical skills etc

Desirable:

  • Experience of People Management
  • Proven Project Management skills
  • Experience of preparing costs and text for bids
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK
  • Level 1 and 2 Bat Licence
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