Associate Director - Ecology
Location: Epsom or Central London
Summary
One of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms is looking to hire an experienced Ecology professional to join their team as an Associate Director of Ecology.
You would be joining an award-winning team of over 130 ecologists (including the President of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and three CIEEM Fellows to work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects.
As an Associate Director, you will be the technical lead on a variety of exciting projects and support members of the wider team to help in the delivery of the ecological aspects of these projects. You will collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team to maximise the beneficial outcomes for nature and clients.
Key Responsibilities include
- Working individually but also, collaboratively, in a team environment.
- Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
- Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
- Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients.
- Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
- Acting as ecology lead on projects.
- Task / project management.
To be suitable for this Associate Director position you will have;
- A passion for ecology.
- A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
- The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
- Good report writing skills.
- Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
- Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
- An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
- The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion.
- Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
- Full driving licence.
Salary/ Benefits: Circa £60,000 - £70,000 dependant on expertise plus package including employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Alongside a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
For further information on this opportunity and to apply get in touch with a copy of your cv.
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