Ecology Lead

ECOLOGY LEAD

Location: North of England or Scotland

Salary Range: £50k+

As a part of Global Energy Group Capital (GEG), we’re expanding our networks with offices now in both Grangemouth and Runcorn.

Our business is growing, and we have exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join, develop and grow with IKM

Our ecology roots stem from projects in Rail, Renewables, & Development.

We are looking for an experienced individual to lead our ecology team, developing both team capability and service offering across our expanding sectors and client base.
- A proven track record in ecology, nature, conservation and biodiversity.
- An in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, survey techniques, licensing, mitigation.
- A proven record of bidding and managing projects.
- A proven record of mentoring staff and developing competencies.
- An enthusiasm for keeping up to date with best practice and new technologies.
- Experience developing service offerings and expanding client base.
- Twelve or more years’ experience, preferably in an environmental consultancy.
- Protected Species licences.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Relevant membership of a professional institution e.g. CIEEM.

**Responsibilities**:

- General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Provide a leading role in the day-to-day operation and management of the Ecology team
- Pursue and develop new ecology opportunities for IKM, in line with strategic objectives
- Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for Ecology team workload.
- Liaise with other Discipline Principals and Associates as necessary to manage multi
- disciplinary projects within IKM.
- Coordinate the production of high-quality ecological reports
- Manage the health and safety requirements of the Ecology team
- Manage ecological subcontractors
- Manage key clients.
- Develop technical capability of Ecology team
- Mentor, motivate and encourage the Ecology team.

We’re committed to technical expertise and our staff’s experience is reflected on our long-standing client relationships. What can you expect when working at IKM? You’ll have opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments, where new and unusual projects are the norm.

You’ll have the opportunity to continue to pursue your professional interests in technical services or to extend your wings through our Training & Competency Programme. As an Investor in People Gold business, we are committed to offering our staff enhanced career prospects.

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

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Runcorn, WA7 4QX