Principal Ecologist - Scotland, United Kingdom - CleanTech Talent Limited

Description

Are you an Ecologist with experience in an environmental or ecological consultancy?Are you looking for a flexible and supportiveopportunity within a people-focused and innovative consultancy with a long-standing history of providing excellence to the Energy Development sector and beyond?CompanyCleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for our client who are one of the most valued consultancies in Scotland spanning multiple offices, offering cross-team projects, project management development and established yet continuously developing business processes.

You will receive guidance and technical support with specific training and mentoring in your chosen field combined with work ownership and a generous salary and benefits package.

Investment in you and your success. They support their people to innovate, collaborate and achieve their next career steps.

Become part of our highly respected team and youll be working alongside technical experts in a range of environmental disciplines who take pride in the quality of service that they offer at every stage of the project lifecycle.

We are ideally looking for an individual with at least 8+ years of demonstrable experience within an ecological consultancy, with a proven track record of technical delivery, mentoring and team leadership, and business development.

Our work is varied and widespread, supporting our Clients on projects both locally and throughout the UK as required.

The role will provide an opportunity for an individual to demonstrate a broad range of skills by undertaking specialist work such as HRA and EcIA technical review, whilst working as part of a passionate, integrated, dynamic environmental team that spans our 4 offices.

The role will demand a high level of technical ability in project design and delivery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical and team leadership.

This post represents an opportunity to work with the wider team to deliver growth opportunities, build Client relationships and take an active role in the delivering the business plan objectives of development and expansion.

Responsibilities:

Manage projects (particularly project budgets and cashflow), attend meetings, provide advice to clients and manage bid production;Be able to lead, motivate and manage a team;Have responsibility for technical quality / approval of project deliverables;Undertake ecological surveys, oversee/undertake the analysis of results of field surveys;Manage and/or produce EcIA, HRA, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), 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;Conduct licensable work in relation to protected species (i.e GCN, Bats) and mentor staff towards their own professional, licensable standards;Liaise with statutory authorities relating to our projects as required;Undertake performance management of assigned team members and provide training and mentoring to staff;Actively deliver business development strategies in relation to environmental consultancy;Design research projects and contribute to the development of best practice with respect to training and survey standards, as appropriate;Represent, lead and develop the existing ecology team.

Requirements:
A relevant degree, ideally with a further education qualification such as an MSc in a relevant environmental discipline;Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist;An inclusive leader who works effectively as part of a diverse team;Species licences, ideally for GCN and Bats;Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes;Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, and relevant legislation, policy and guidance;In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills;Proven track record in writing and delivering EcIA, HRA, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering BREEAM/ Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements;Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction;Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols;Highly experienced in writing and reviewing technical reports;Highly effective mentoring and training skills to develop and support junior staff;Proven track record in team management;Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting to existing and potential clients;Experience in Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) or GIS is advantageous but not essential;Interest in the sustainability agenda and environmental developments in the industry;The flexibility to work unsociable hours, or away from home as required;A full UK driving licence

On Offer:

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience and level35 hours working weekAnnual salary reviewsSupport from a consultancy with over 20 yearsoperating in the marketInvestment in your training and successFull project lifecycle work across a range of environmental disciplinesHybrid working 3 days in the office or onsite and 2 remoteEstablished benefits of working with a dynamic and growing organisation20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, of which a proportion can be used flexibly and not on set bank holiday daysTraining allowance annually bespoke to you and your development needs internal and external resources.

One Professional subscription paid for each yearCompany Pension contribution 8%Flexible weekly working hours promoting work-life balance 35 hours p/wFull time / Part time consideredVolunteer days for community projectsNominated charity eventsGroup income protectionCycle to work great rates on new bikesYear roundHealth & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program and Occupational Health, GP Service.

What's next?Please apply with an up-to-date CV or reach out to CleanTech Talent for more information.
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