Overview

Ground Control is the UK’s fastest growing external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We were established in 1973 as a Grounds Maintenance company, becoming incorporated as a limited company in 1984.

We offer a truly national service that includes grounds maintenance, winter maintenance, tree works and vegetation management, soft and hard landscaping, ecology, design & build, pest control and fencing. Ground Control is the contractor of choice for many well-known private and public organisations – Network Rail, Tesco, Severn Trent Water, Sainsbury’s, Arqiva and the Tower of London to name a few.

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to work within our expanding internal consultancy practice which provides ecological advice including a range of species surveys, preparing reports and assessments.

You’ll work on a range of projects for a wide variety of clients across the UK and will be responsible for client retention and penetration including building great client relationships. You will also use your expertise and contacts to support the Principal of Ground Control Professional Services team in seeking out new business development opportunities wherever possible.

Key responsibilities will also include:

  • Overseeing the implementation of a range of ecological, habitat and protected species surveys, licenses and LBAPS for a variety of clients
  • Liaising with and providing high quality technical support and advice to both our clients and wider Ground Control Company
  • Working proactively to maintain and develop internal and external client relationships
  • Working closely to our compliance team to provide environmental input including legislative updates, audit and training for the wider company
  • Leading and mentoring a team of Ecologists working on a variety of projects
  • Ecological project management
  • Business development including preparation of fee quotes and tenders

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for applications from experienced Ecology professionals at Senior Ecologist level or above with substantial ecological consultancy experience within project management. You should be experienced in producing technical reports including EPS licence applications, EcIA and BREEAM and be experienced in liaising with clients and various stakeholders, with a proven ability to identify and facilitate solutions.

The candidate will ideally have some, but not necessarily all, of the following:

  • Full CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management) membership
  • Proven and substantial ecological consultancy experience
  • Proven business development experience, and enthusiasm for growing the Ecology business.
  • Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work under own initiative and prioritize workloads
  • Hold one or more protected species licenses
  • Will have detailed knowledge of relevant aspects of UK and EU environmental Legislation and local      planning policies/process
  • Highly computer literate
  • Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and plenty of initiative
  • Have excellent communication skills to allow effective liaison with all parties
  • Be personable, a team player and experience with client interface;
  • Be willing to travel and have a full and clean driving license
  • Proven ability in team leading / management
  • Capable of managing a challenging workload subject to short notice

Through our absolute focus on customer service and outstanding delivery, we are the most respected company in our chosen field. We inspire each other to be the best that we can be. Ground Control is owned by its employees and as a result, we share the responsibilities of ownership as well as its rewards. Our values are the key to or ongoing success and we are looking for passionate candidates with like-minded values of:

  • Delivering outstanding customer service
  • Innovation and embracing change
  • Valuing each other
  • Acting with integrity and honouring our commitments
  • Seeking value in everything we do
  • A desire to win