Senior Ecologist at Dalcour Maclaren in Tewkesbury, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder negotiations

client liaison

permit applications

site surveys

hra preparation

mitigation design

Assist in negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders
Liaise with clients, consisting of engineers, developers and landowners, providing ecological advice on how to facilitate development on their project
Help to provide all the necessary assistance to unlock utility project development in SSSI, SAC, SPA, RAMSAR including applying for SSSI Assents and other permissions
Travel to meetings, client offices and site surveys across multiple projects
Provide advice on the need for HRAs and be able to lead on their preparation and completion with limited input from others
Engage in development and design proposals, including advising on appropriate site location and construction methodologies, assisting with gaining the necessary consents and licenses in order to deliver projects
Work within the team to provide ecological advice and provide innovative mitigation solutions enhancement and consideration across a range of sites and schemes
Work with internal and external teams liaising with senior colleagues helping to provide advice to our clients

Requirements

cieem

gis

species licence

environmental degree

ecological assessments

communication

Have an understanding of Ecological Impact Assessments, planning regulations and nature conservation legislations
Hold a degree in an environmental related discipline and be working towards becoming a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM)
You’ll gain the experience and knowledge to be able to feed into Environmental Impact Assessment Screening, Scoping and chapters working with internal and external specialists and environmental stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal skills
Hold a licence to survey Protected Species or be working towards this
Have a full UK driving licence
Experience working within a consultancy environment, public sector or conservation body
Ideally be familiar with GIS systems but it's not essential
Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2001

Year Founded

The company has been active in the land and property services industry for over two decades.

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.

Culture + Values

Driven by a passion to deliver high-quality work on time, every time.
Aim to provide a great working environment where people can thrive and develop their careers.
Committed to collaboration, integrity, and always putting clients first.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Take pride in the ability to work as a team and maintain strong relationships.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Commitment

Aiming to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Actively reducing carbon footprint by investing in energy-efficient solutions.
Enhancing sustainability through resource-efficient operations and promoting renewable energy use.
Adopted an environmental management system aligned with ISO 14001.
Regular audits are conducted to assess and improve the sustainability of their operations.

Inclusion & Diversity

Strives to create a culture of inclusivity where all individuals are valued and respected.
Has a gender-balanced workforce, with a focus on encouraging female leadership.
Ensures opportunities for career progression are accessible to everyone, irrespective of gender or background.
Conducts regular reviews of diversity metrics to monitor and improve inclusive practices.

Articles

Dalcour Maclaren Careers

Case Studies

Our Services

Role

Description

stakeholder negotiations

client liaison

permit applications

site surveys

hra preparation

mitigation design

Assist in negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders
Liaise with clients, consisting of engineers, developers and landowners, providing ecological advice on how to facilitate development on their project
Help to provide all the necessary assistance to unlock utility project development in SSSI, SAC, SPA, RAMSAR including applying for SSSI Assents and other permissions
Travel to meetings, client offices and site surveys across multiple projects
Provide advice on the need for HRAs and be able to lead on their preparation and completion with limited input from others
Engage in development and design proposals, including advising on appropriate site location and construction methodologies, assisting with gaining the necessary consents and licenses in order to deliver projects
Work within the team to provide ecological advice and provide innovative mitigation solutions enhancement and consideration across a range of sites and schemes
Work with internal and external teams liaising with senior colleagues helping to provide advice to our clients

Requirements

cieem

gis

species licence

environmental degree

ecological assessments

communication

Have an understanding of Ecological Impact Assessments, planning regulations and nature conservation legislations
Hold a degree in an environmental related discipline and be working towards becoming a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM)
You’ll gain the experience and knowledge to be able to feed into Environmental Impact Assessment Screening, Scoping and chapters working with internal and external specialists and environmental stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal skills
Hold a licence to survey Protected Species or be working towards this
Have a full UK driving licence
Experience working within a consultancy environment, public sector or conservation body
Ideally be familiar with GIS systems but it's not essential
Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2001

Year Founded

The company has been active in the land and property services industry for over two decades.

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.

Culture + Values

Driven by a passion to deliver high-quality work on time, every time.
Aim to provide a great working environment where people can thrive and develop their careers.
Committed to collaboration, integrity, and always putting clients first.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Take pride in the ability to work as a team and maintain strong relationships.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Commitment

Aiming to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Actively reducing carbon footprint by investing in energy-efficient solutions.
Enhancing sustainability through resource-efficient operations and promoting renewable energy use.
Adopted an environmental management system aligned with ISO 14001.
Regular audits are conducted to assess and improve the sustainability of their operations.

Inclusion & Diversity

Strives to create a culture of inclusivity where all individuals are valued and respected.
Has a gender-balanced workforce, with a focus on encouraging female leadership.
Ensures opportunities for career progression are accessible to everyone, irrespective of gender or background.
Conducts regular reviews of diversity metrics to monitor and improve inclusive practices.

Articles

Dalcour Maclaren Careers

Case Studies

Our Services