Principal Ecologist in Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Principal Ecologist
Location
Sheffield
Salary / Benefits
£35,000 - £40000 - Negotiable Dependant on experience plus package
Company Information
A customer driven environmental consultancy providing services in Ecology, Land Management and Training is looking to hire a Principal Ecologist to support in the Management of multidisciplinary projects rich in wildlife, which deliver valuable social, economic and political benefits to local communities and the environment.
Principal Ecologist Requirements
- Degree qualification in Ecology or a related subject
- Natural England Class 2 bat licence holder
- A full or chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), (or eligible if not currently held)
- Excellent level of proficiency in practical ecology skills, with a willingness to continue to develop professionally
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with clients and staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - especially related to client liaison and report production
- Full UK driving licence
Key responsibilities for the Principal Ecologist
- Building the company's portfolio of ecological and environmental projects
- Preparing quotations and tenders, creating opportunities for growth
- Project managing and resourcing, including management of the ecology team budget
- Managing the ecology team including mentoring of junior staff, and managing tasks relating to project quality, environmental issues, and health and safety
- Reviewing and assessing existing ecological information produced by the team
- Managing and delivering ecological field surveys, supporting improvements of data collection techniques
- Delivering technical ecological inputs, preparing high-quality reports and detailed licence applications, and other documents to support planning
- Leading on protected species surveys / licencing / mitigation with a specific focus on bats
- Assessment of the impacts of proposed developments, developing recommendations for the mitigation of ecological impacts and devising monitoring schemes
- Implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain and the use of DEFRA metric
- Develop and maintain a network of partners and sub-contractors/associates who can offer extended services and/or complement company services
- Support the BD Manager to develop the service securing new clients and opportunities
For further information on this Principal Ecologist Role please get in touch.
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