Role - Principal Ecologist - c£50k + Benefits (Hybrid - 2 days per week from home)

* PERMANENT ROLE

* REPORTS TO SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY MANAGER

* CAR SCHEME

* PENSION - 3% EMPLOYEE, 6% EMPLOYER

* EXCELLENT CAREER PROGRESSION

* Our client is a leader in their field and are now looking for an experienced Principal Ecologist to join their team. You will lead the ecology team in delivery of environmental services and collaborative projects to meet company business plan objectives.

Effectively manage available resources and capacity within the ecology team to ensure successful delivery of the teams work programme.

* Implement and manage the provision of ecology expertise and project delivery which may be complex

* Manage the provision of ecology expertise in delivery of team disciplines as part of planning process

* Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the ecology service

* Relevant degree and Chartership of relevant professional institute, or equivalent post qualification experience / knowledge gained through practical experience in an ecological or landscape planning consultancy, full CIEEM membership and ongoing CPD requirements eligible for Chartership.

* Extensive post qualification experience accomplishing a broad background in Ecological survey and assessment including preparing chapters for Environmental Statements, ecological mitigation design / delivery (including Ecological Clerk of Works role) and hold a minimum Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence in combination with at least 1 other protected species licence

* Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance along with a good understanding/experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations

* Ability to lead a team in a busy environmental services team, to make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and operational targets and be able to prioritise available team resources to meet the needs of the business.

* Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support ecological or landscape visual impact assessments including GIS software packages

* Thorough working knowledge of health and safety, technical, planning, and other legislation /good practice appropriate to ecology assessments.

* Proven experience of financial monitoring and control across a range of ecological consultancy projects