Principal Ecologist

5 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald Full time

We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our team in Birmingham, with a combination of office and home working this role can be considered on a full time or part time basis.- You will enjoy rising to a challenge, finding ways to add value for our customers, using and promoting innovative technology and approaches and above all, ensuring quality is maintained. Most importantly you will be helping us to build a lasting and sustainable environmental business based on natural solutions and a strategic approach. We have members of our team who are influential within CIEEM and are supportive of anyone who wants to make an active contribution.
- You would contribute to the growth of our people, our environment business and our wider ecology practice which comprises 120 ecologists, however this opportunity is not a one-way street as we will give you an exciting space in which to develop your own career and that of others. You will be visible within our business, working with other ecology teams across the UK and providing you with the opening for your reputation to grow, allowing you to influence peers both internally and across the sector.
- Full chartered member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent
- Personal conservation licence for/working towards at least one protected species and experience of obtaining or working under a variety of protected species licences and liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents.
- Experience in the UK ecological consultancy market with a strong client facing approach
- Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation including planning processes and/or EIA/HRA assessments and undertaking surveys.
- Proficiency in report writing skills, displaying high standards with attention to detail and ability to write accurate and concise reports, such as ecological appraisals, survey reports, method statement.
- Experience in planning, assisting and delivering baseline or species/habitat specific surveys to fulfil project requirements related to EIA, HRA etc.
- Experience in preparation and writing ecological sections of environmental impact assessments ensuring that legislative guidelines are met.
- Willingness to mentor more junior staff.
- Willingness and ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in the UK and internationally.

**Job Profile**
- We can offer:

- Pension matched up to 7%
- Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Life insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
- Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including cycle to work & Interest free season ticket loans etc.

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**Other Information**

**Equality, diversity and inclusion**
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.-
**Agile working**
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.**More about Mott MacDonald**
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
- Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
- A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
- Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

**Job Ref**
- 63964BR

**Recruiter Contact**
- Steven Johnston

**Country**
- United Kingdom

**Region/State**
- England - Midlands, England - North West

**Discipline**
- Environment

**Sector**
- Water

**Website Region**
- Europe and Central Asia

**Website Sector**
- Environment

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