Principal Ecologist

General Description

Overview

Access have partnered with a multi-disciplinary consultancy with large-scale projects in the UK, based in Petersfield. The client is seeking a motivated Principal Ecologist who is ambitious and passionate about delivering excellent projects. The consultancy specialises in rail work across the UK and is expecting growth in workload and teams in the near future.

The successful applicant will lead other team members, plan and resource surveys, produce a full range of reports and liaise with clients on larger and more detailed projects. The role also includes supporting business development and mentoring junior staff across all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead other team members on ecological projects
• Plan and resource biodiversity surveys
• Prepare and review a full range of ecological reports
• Liaise with clients on large and detailed projects
• Support business development activities
• Mentor and develop junior staff

Qualifications

• 6/7 years of relevant experience
• Ability to undertake a range of protected species surveys
• Full CIEEM membership or current progression to Full CIEEM
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Experience in regular client/business interaction