Senior Ecologist

At Dalcour Maclaren our vision is to be the go-to environmental, planning and design consultancy serving the utilities and infrastructure sector. Our Ecology team works across multiple sectors – Water, Power, Telecoms, Transport & Infrastructure - delivering on some of the most exciting, diverse, and unique projects across the UK.

Our day to day work is varied working on permitted development projects through to large infrastructure projects through protected landscapes in some of the most remote parts of the country. DM are one of the largest suppliers of land and property services to the offshore wind market, and currently provide environment and planning services to a range of utilities providers. We work with our clients helping them deliver improved water quality in our rivers and all kinds of renewable energy technologies including solar, BESS, onshore wind, hydrogen and many more - so we can all look forward to Net Zero and a brighter sustainable future

The variety of work isn’t the only rewarding part of working for DM Our culture is something worth celebrating too We work hard but play hard too. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to ensure we live and breathe our OneTeam ethos everyday, no matter your role or location we work together to achieve our goals and those of our clients. The supportive, friendly environment that we create allows people to thrive no matter their level of experience or skill set. Our multidisciplinary teams mean you will meet and work with colleagues from different professions and different locations across the country all working together in a happy supportive environment.

The opportunity

Here at DM, we are growing our Ecology team throughout the UK and currently have a number of Ecology roles open in our Tewkesbury/Bristol, Thetford/ Stamford, and Stirling (Scotland) office. To support our growth, we are looking to bolster our ecology team with a Senior or Principal Ecologist with opportunities for remote working/office location can be discussed at interview stage.

You will be joining a small ecology team with big plans for growth, where you will be given the opportunity to develop your career and help shape the future of our ecology team.

The successful candidate will…

• Hold a BSc and/or MSc degree in Ecology or closely related subject
• Have, or be eligible, for CIEEM membership
• Have sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislation
• Author a range of typical ecology reports (PEA/EcIA/EIA/HRA/BNG/LEMPs/CEMPs)
• Complete BNG assessments, including baseline habitat surveys and habitat condition assessments, completion of the Biodiversity Metric and preparing reports for planning
• Design and lead a range of specialist ecological surveys throughout the East of England
• Be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments (FISC level 4 highly desirable but not essential)
• Complete a range of protected species surveys and ideally hold at least one protected species survey licences (great crested newts and bats highly desirable)
• Implement site-based mitigation including Ecological Clerk of Works and protected species translocations
• Assist in the procurement and management of ecological fieldwork and mitigation through our sub-consultant network
• Assist in the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and management of project finances
• 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
• Hold a full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and be willing to travel for client meetings and site surveys

Why Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different?

Really and truly, it’s our people and our culture. We are ‘One Team’, and this is the lifeblood of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave, bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the ‘norm’, then a career with DM should be the one for you

Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.