Ecologists - Co. West Midlands, United Kingdom - Latcom Ltd

Description

You will take the lead in launching and completing a variety of projects in our business areas, especially those related to the built environment, power, and mining and minerals.

The delivery of ecological inputs to a variety of initiatives, such as renewable energy, residential construction, and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy, is an interesting opportunity presented by this role.

In addition to having an ecological specialty—habitat survey, protected species, ornithology, for example—you should be able to lead and coach people in their chosen field and exhibit proficiency in a variety of ecological consultant practice areas.

Additionally, it would be ideal if you could demonstrate that you have expertise managing clients, projects, and company development—ideally from work as a commercial consultant.

Everyone has the chance to advance and work on exciting projects with respected clients because to our culture, flat management structure, and simple approach to project and budget management.

In this important role, you will oversee and manage ecological aspects of projects and provide clients with advice on schemes like infrastructure and energy projects, mixed-use and residential developments, and garbage and minerals initiatives.

Daily tasks will involve producing reports, preparing scopes of work and fee proposals, and conducting technical reviews of reports from subcontractors and peers.

In addition to overseeing work on certain ecological specialisations, the function may involve personnel management depending on qualifications and experience.

coordinating, supervising, and guaranteeing the timely and cost-effective completion of intricate ecological survey work packages with internal and sporadically external personnel.

Working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other client offices in the UK and other regions, you will be liaising with various technical teams on a range of themes, including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise, and air quality.

Depending on client/project sites and your areas of expertise, your employment may need you to collaborate with team members who are located around the UK and other regions.

You'll use your ecological specialisation, whether it be habitat survey, protected species, ornithology, or another skill, and you'll also be able to demonstrate competence in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice.

You have a passion for ecology, the drive to deliver high-quality work, and the desire to support the career development of other ecological professionals.

In addition to having experience in client and project management, company development, and preferably in a commercial consultancy setting, you will be able to mentor and lead individuals in your chosen field.

• Proven proficiency in project management, financial management, technical report creation, and work planning in compliance with health and safety protocols.
• A proven track record of managing, delivering, and winning projects.
• Experience working in a variety of industries, such as energy, minerals and waste, residential and mixed-use, and infrastructure.
• A full UK driver's licence