Conservation Specialist

Dalcour Maclaren is a leading environmental consultancy that provides innovative and dynamic solutions to clients across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. Our team of experts works on a wide range of projects, from permitted development to large infrastructure projects, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal/Associate Ecologist to join our team in the UK. As a key member of our ecology team, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex ecological projects, developing and implementing ecological mitigation projects, and working closely with clients to deliver high-quality results.

• Lead and manage complex ecological projects, including permitted development and large infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement ecological mitigation projects, including habitat creation and enhancement
• Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality results and meet their sustainability goals
• Conduct ecological fieldwork, including botanical, bat, and ornithological surveys
• Hold protected species survey licenses and be competent in UK Habitat Classification and habitat condition assessments
• Design and implement ecological mitigation projects, including habitat creation and enhancement
• Work independently and as part of a small team to achieve project goals
• Hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel for client meetings and site surveys

• BSc and/or MSc degree in Ecology or a closely related subject
• CIEEM membership or eligibility
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental legislation
• Author a range of typical ecology reports, including PEAs, ECIAs, EIAs, HRAs, BNGs, LEMPs, and CEMPs
• Be proficient in BNG assessments and able to interpret and evaluate the Biodiversity Metric to deliver pragmatic solutions to clients
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and lead negotiations with Natural England, County Ecologists, Local Authority planning officers, and stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of the team through providing in-house training and support to junior team members
• Prepare fee proposals, tender applications, and manage project finances

• Annual performance bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership, including private healthcare, subsidised gym membership, and other discounts
• Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families and your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras, providing discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 year's service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years' service
• Professional development - paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.