Associate Director - Ecology

Description

• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services;
• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients ;
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.
• Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal; Protected Species Baseline Reports; Ecological Impact Assessments; Habitats Regulations Assessment; and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations;
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public;
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.
• Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research;
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions;

Requirements

• Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.)
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance