Principal Ecologist

7 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Gavia Environmental Ltd Full time

The key focus of this position will be to provide and set high standards of scoping, survey design, survey capability and factual, interpretative, advisory, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Shadow Habitat Regulation Assessment (sHRA), legal/licensing reporting output, adhering to deadlines, and working in an accurate, timely and effective manner. The role will also include team, project, and client relationship management, business development, and strategic support, depending on your interests and experience.

This position will be for an office of your choice in either Glasgow or Perth. Travelling and regular working away at our client sites is also a requirement of the role.

We are looking for:

- Masters and Degree qualified in an Environmental discipline;
- Be a chartered member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CIEEM)
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional consultancy and advanced understanding of the EIA process and methods;
- Full and valid driving licence suitable for the UK;
- Holder of a CSCS card; and

The Principal Ecologist will be a source of expert advice in respect of one or more technical and/or business sector specialisms (i.e. Ornithology, NVC) and will be named as a licensee or licensee’s agent on protected species derogation (‘mitigation’) licences.

The Principal Ecologist will ensure the team effectively manage sub-contractors and quality check that the work and deliverables are undertaken/provided to the standard required by Gavia Environmental Limited.

To play an active part in attracting new clients and generating new business for the company. Increasingly may be allocated role as a key point of contact for one or more especially valued Clients.

To operate in compliance with the Gavia Environmental Staff Handbook, appropriate Code(s) of Professional Conduct and with strict regard to relevant legal requirements.

To continue to develop professionally and to make a positive contribution to the promotion of the Company.

**What we offer**

For our new starters, Gavia offers Salaries in the range of **£45 - 55K **dependent upon experience and is based on 40 hours per week. We pay for a Professional Membership, Career Development Plan, 25 Days Holiday including bank holidays (you get 1 extra day if you are in England), Holiday Purchases, Private Health Care (covering medical, optical and dentistry), Company Contributory Pension, Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Discounted IT purchases and Contribution to Gym Membership.

**Additional Information**

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.

**STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

Gavia works with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and are not looking to add to our PSL.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CV’s sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. Gavia will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV’s.

Reference ID: GELPE24

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

**Experience**:

- professional consultancy: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- Fluent English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- 20-23 Woodside Place; Glasgow;, G3 7QL (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 20-23 Woodside Place; Glasgow;, G3 7QL

Reference ID: GELPE24

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