Principal Ecological Consultant - Guildford, United Kingdom - Thomson Environmental Consultants

Thomson Environmental Consultants

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Guildford, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Thomson environmental consultants:

The independent, employee-owned consultancy, chosen by successful clients, admired by competitors, and the place to work preferred by top specialists.

Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join our team enhancing our offering to clients and building on our success.

This position can be based from any of our offices.

Requirements:

Must live and work in the UK.

- have relevant and proven UK experience in a similar role, within a commercial ecological consultancy.
- be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques.
- have advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding a protected species licence(s)
- be organised with experience of managing projects
- be financially adept with the ability to manage budgets
- have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.

Ideally you will also
- have a proven work winning track record, experience of preparing bids and tenders and generating new business opportunities.
- full membership of CIEEM (or to have eligibility if not currently held)
- have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office-based staff

Other information:

We promote a happy, friendly workplace and are guided by the company's core values of
Respect,
Integrity,
Support and
Excellence.

We excel at providing our people with amazing career progression and offer an extensive range of company benefits which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, free parking and regular local and company social events

One of the major advantages to working at Thomson is that our people is at the heart of everything we do.

As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), all Thomson employees have a stake in the business and reap the reward of its success including performance-related annual bonuses.

We also pride ourselves in providing market leading internal and external training opportunities which contributes to individual tailored career path ways.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.