• To design, organise and lead terrestrial ecology survey work and site visits.

• To prepare high quality technical reports and be responsible for reviewing and signing off others’ reports, providing constructive feedback and coaching in order to achieve this.
• To be responsible for ensuring all output is delivered to the highest standard, in line with timescales agreed with the client, within budget and to the highest technical quality.
• Management and mentoring of junior and senior ecologists.
• Business development, including maintaining and extending relationships with existing clients as well as securing and managing new work.
• To work closely with the senior management team to expand the business and deliver the business strategies for the ecology team.

• To independently manage a range of complex projects, budgets, and timelines, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Client management, successfully developing, maintaining and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• To lead on tender preparation including writing fee proposals, setting budgets, programmes and scope.
• To complete all work in accordance with health and safety protocols and procedures.

• Extensive experience in ecological consultancy.
• A relevant degree (postgraduate preferred).
• Strong species and habitat identification skills (flora and fauna).
• Experience preparing development licence applications for protected species mitigation.
• Proven experience with Phase 1 / UKHab surveys.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of undertaking protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing, and holder of at least one protected species survey licence.
• Up to date knowledge and in-depth understanding of UK wildlife legislation and policy.
• In-depth knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and licensing.
• The ability to produce concise, high quality, written reports, with experience of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG, protected species survey reports, etc., and to proof-read others’ work.
• Project management, and client liaison skills.
• Leadership ability with a passion for mentoring others.
• Full CIEEM membership (or eligibility).
• Full UK driving licence, car and willingness to travel.

• Experience or training in National Vegetation Classification (NVC) or Modular River Surveys (MoRPh).
• Experience of the appeal process, preparing and/or presenting evidence for Public Inquiries.
• Experience with GIS and ecological modelling tools.
• CSCS card.

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £74,000 depending on your experience.
• Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions that increase over time.
• Opportunity to lead and shape ecological consultancy services in the South East.
• Work on diverse and meaningful projects, including those of personal interest.
• Continuous professional development and learning support.
• Private medical insurance & mental health support.
• Income protection.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Flexible working options to balance work and life.

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