Lead Ecologist

2 months ago


Paston Peterborough, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Are you an Ecologist looking to join an award-winning infrastructure contractor, in an influential, autonomous role heading up the ecology function of an innovative business unit?

On offer is a role with a business offering a fantastic benefits package including the potential to work a 4-day week whilst expanding an in-house consultancy function for a prominent group of companies.

You will be leading a close knit team for a company who have grown 50% in the last 3 years. They have won awards for their innovations and the use of AI in their projects and, due to retirement, require a lead ecologist to spearhead the growth of this specialist in-house function.

With current active plans to grow the team, you will support group activity, particularly in the protection of endangered species. You will advise on and offer recommendations whilst undertaking occasional site activity.

If you are an ecologist looking for an impactful, highly autonomous role with an expanding infrastructure company then apply now, we’d love to hear from you

The Role

Lead Ecologist
On site across East Anglia, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire or Oxfordshire roughly 10 days per month
Potential to do compressed hours over a 4-day week
Can be home based when not on site
£60,000 – £65,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Fuel Card + up to 9% Pension + Medical Cover + 28 Days Annual Leave + 4 day week + CPD The Person

Experienced in Field based activity
May hold ecological licenses
£60,000 – £65,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Fuel Card + up to 9% Pension + Medical Cover + 28 Days Annual Leave + 4 day week + CPD


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