Principal Ecologist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Ecosulis

Ecosulis

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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**Principal Ecologist

About us
Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We're making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime.

Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors.

We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates.

Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market.

We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

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About the role

The Principal Ecologist will provide experienced guidance, technical advice, input, and support to projects and personnel within the Project Delivery team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Accountable for the quality, coordination, resourcing and programming of a diverse range of projects across the team
Leading and managing on budgets, SHEQ KPIs and deadlines, providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the company
Reporting on project risk management to the Senior Leadership Team
Representing Ecosulis at all external stakeholder meetings including clients, public and statutory bodies
Leading and developing inhouse junior ecologists and interns by coaching and mentoring on technical issues to strengthen the team.
Undertake site surveys.
Effectively & proactively leading weekly team Level 10 meeting.
Provide technical expert ecological guidance to the wider Ecosulis team where necessary.

About you

As well as having high attention to quality and detail, you will have the ability to multi-task and work proactively and flexibly in a dynamic environment, whilst possessing strong prioritisation and organisation skills.

Excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills would make you a desirable fit for this position.

Other key skills and experience required:

Detailed knowledge of ecological & rewilding principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment (EcIA) legislation, policy and guidance
Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes
Experience of technical & quality review of a full suite of ecological reports

Experience in line management and leading a team would be advantageous.

More information:

Job type: Full time permanent
Start date: September/October 2023
Salary: Location: The role will be home based with travel to site, client meetings and management meetings as needed.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

How to apply

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.