Principal Ecologist

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Mabbett & Associates Ltd Full time

A positive place to work, Mabbett aims to implement the motto ‘See a Difference’ in everything that we do.

**The Role**

This role is for a Principal who will have responsibility for leading and developing our ecology team. Responsibilities will include planning and allocating work for the team, checking work and oversight of quality of output, management of team performance, training, and general day-to day support. You will also work with our Ecology Manager and our other Principal consultant, based in the north of England, on integration of the northern and southern teams and on ensuring technical excellence across our Ecology Team as a whole.

Some travel is involved, for which a company pool car is available and for which a valid driving licence will be required.

**Qualifications**

**Competence**

We are keen to hear from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds/specialisms and a wide range of competencies are considered to be relevant for this role. These may include:

- Habitat surveys including Phase 1, UKHab and National Vegetation Classification (NVC).
- European Protected Species survey and licensing.
- Ornithology.
- Leading and managing ecology, ornithology and EcoW project teams.
- Production of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters.
- Production of Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) reports.
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), construction site operations and delivery of pragmatic mitigation solutions.
- Ecological project management.
- Communicating successfully with individuals at all levels.

**Experience**

We are keen to hear how your professional experience can help us to deliver high quality ecology projects and support our team growth. We will expect applicants to be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:

- Excellent understanding of wildlife legislation, good practice guidance for ecological surveys and assessments and the planning process.
- Strong background/specialism in one or more areas of ecological survey and assessment (e.g., plants/habitats, birds, other protected species)
- Strong project management abilities across a range of project types e.g., EIA chapters, Habitat Management Plans, monitoring plans and/or Construction Environmental Management Plans.
- Strong experience as an ECoW or Environment Manager.
- A successful track record of leading ecology project teams.
- Strong report writing skills and communication with clients and other staff members.
- Experience of writing and coordinating EIA chapters.
- Experience of writing HRA reports.
- Experience of managing project budgets and financial reporting.
- Experience of line management/ supervision of junior staff.

**About Mabbett**

Mabbett is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributary pension scheme, funded professional membership and one paid for volunteer day each year. Mabbett supports career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow

Reference ID: Principal Ecologist: 04-2023

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