Principal Ecologist

Your new companyAn Environmental Consultancy based across the UK which was first formed in 2005, which work across a variety of environmental practices, including Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Ecology, Hydrology, Peat, Environmental Advice, Ecological Clerk of Works, Hydrological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and Drone Survey.They are looking to expand their Ecologist team by recruiting a Principal Ecologist to join their team in either their Glasgow or Perth office. You will beJoining an experienced team and will be working on an existing portfolio of projects including offshore wind farm projects, overhead power line projects and a variety of housing development projects. Your new roleThey are recruiting a Principal Ecologist to lead a team of 4 Senior Ecologists across the Glasgow and Perth Area. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Completing Ecological Compliance Reports
• Team leadership and management
• Leading a team of up to 4 Ecologists
• Attend weekly managerial meetings
• Project management and organisation.
• Protected and priority species surveys.
• Ecological Impact Assessments and further detailed assessments.
• Preparing quotations and tenders.
• Ecological appraisals

What you'll need to succeed

• Genuine and demonstrable enthusiasm for ecology and the environment;
• Experience of phase 1 habitat surveys/ UK Habs and protected species surveys;
• Member of CIEEM;
• Degree or equivalent in an ecology related discipline;
• Experience of using QGIS or ArcGIS is desirable;
• Survey licence for at least one protected species e.g. bats, dormouse, GCN, barn owl, rare reptiles etc;
• 5 years of managerial experience in Ecology
• Willingness to be flexible as required;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Motivated to work both independently and as part of a team, often in remote locations and sometimes during unsociable hours;
• Good communication skills both with colleagues, clients and third parties;
• Experience of writing or securing European Protected Species Mitigation licences (EPSM) for at least one protected species would be desirable;
• Comfortable designing surveys and quoting for work; and
• Full driving licence and use of a vehicle (long term hire can be arranged if necessary

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £46,000 - £56,000
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working
• Standard holiday and pension

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