Associate Director of Ecology

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Manpower UK Ltd Full time
Associate Director - Environmental Consultancy
As an Associate Director you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects within our esteemed environmental consultancy firm.
Your primary responsibility will be to deliver exceptional service and value to our long-term clients, guiding them through complex environmental challenges with expertise and innovation.
This role is perfect for an experienced professional looking to take the next step in their career or an ambitious Principal Consultant eager to advance.
Your contributions will not only shape the success of our projects but also mentor and develop the skills of our junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Utilise your profound technical expertise in survey design, delivery, and protected species mitigation to navigate complex client sites and large-scale development projects.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and best practices throughout the project life cycle.
Conduct and oversee key client meetings, including design team sessions, effectively communicating project objectives and requirements.
Provide dedicated mentor ship and support to junior team members, facilitating their professional growth and development within the organisation.
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, leveraging your expertise to enhance the capabilities of colleagues across the organisation.
Demonstrate exemplary report writing skills and ensure the accuracy and quality of sensitive, site-critical documentation.
Champion technological advancement and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and client delivery.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience as an Associate Director or equivalent level in environmental consultancy or related field.
Profound technical expertise in survey design, delivery, and protected species mitigation, with a background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects, delivering high-value solutions to clients.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and internal stakeholders.
Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Proficiency in Microsoft packages and a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and client delivery.
Hold mitigation licenses for at least one protected species and ideally a survey license for one species, with authoritative experience in conducting site surveys.If you are passionate about environmental consultancy and are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Associate Director
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