Principal Ecologist

Overview

Lead ecological projects, assessments and team development for utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• team training
• ecological surveys
• mitigation management
• financial management
• project leadership
• client negotiation

Tasks

-Contribute to the development of the team through providing in-house training and support to junior team members (line management experience desirable for Principal/ Associate roles) -Design, procure and manage a range of protected species surveys and mitigation through in-house ecologists and our sub-consultant network -Prepare fee proposals, tender applications, and manage project finances -Lead and manage complex ecological projects as part of a diverse portfolio of projects -Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and lead negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders

Requirements

• ecology degree
• driving licence
• species licences
• cieem
• bng
• planning knowledge

What You Bring

-Complete ecological fieldwork to a level agreed based on role/experience – botanical, bat and ornithological survey expertise highly desirable -Hold a BSc and/or MSc degree in Ecology or closely related subject -Hold a full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and be willing to travel for client meetings and site surveys -Hold protected species survey licences (great crested newts and bats highly desirable) -Have, or be eligible, for CIEEM membership -Be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team looking to expand across the UK. Some level of overnight accommodation may be required. -Be proficient in BNG assessments, and able to interpret and evaluate the Biodiversity Metric to deliver pragmatic solutions to our clients (experience in securing off-site BNG solutions highly desirable) -Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service -Have sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislation -Be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC level 4 highly desirable but not essential) -Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs) – EIA/HRA expertise and peer review reports highly desirable for Principal/ Associate roles -Be able to design and implement ecological mitigation project, and habitat creation/ enhancement for BNG

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Benefits

-BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers -Cycle to work scheme -Life insurance (4x Base Salary) -Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year) -Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance -2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave -Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension -2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year -26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave -Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts) -Professional development – paid study leave -Annual bonus scheme -Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support -Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices -25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday -Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service

About Dalcour Maclaren

-Quickly became a key player in land and property services. -Specializing in supporting infrastructure, energy, and utility projects across the UK. -Core focus on innovative solutions in land access, project management, and property services. -Manages projects in energy, transport, utilities, and water sectors with a diverse team. -Oversees large-scale energy and infrastructure developments, ensuring smooth land acquisition and project execution. -Worked with major clients in the renewable energy sector, helping to build wind farms and solar plants. -Reputation for effective project delivery from conception to completion. -Strong presence in the utilities sector, facilitating key projects like water management and transmission line installations.

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