Principal / Senior Ecologist

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Principal / Senior Ecologist to join our team in Haywards Heath or Portsmouth. Our award winning (CIEEM Medium Consultancy of the Year 2021 and 2024) team of ecologists work on a diverse range of projects including habitat creation/enhancement design, river restoration, flood risk management scheme appraisal and implementation, designated site assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, and protected species and habitat surveys. As specialists in wetland and riverine environments, we regularly input to multi-disciplinary projects, working with colleagues in engineering, geomorphology, heritage and landscape teams, amongst others, to deliver projects that benefit biodiversity through promotion of natural system functioning and nature-based solutions, whilst also delivering wider benefits such as flood risk reduction, amenity value and landscape improvement. You will provide technical expertise and guidance, manage complex projects and contribute to business development to drive growth and innovation. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of professionals working in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to providing resilience to the adverse effects of climate change. Many of the projects will relate to our framework success with the Environment Agency, but we also have a diverse portfolio of development and planning projects for local authorities, third sector and private commercial clients. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise and guidance and technical review of other's work
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ecological survey programmes, impact assessments and mitigation strategies
• Project management, ensuring adherence to quality standards, programmes and budgets
• Undertaking habitat and species surveys and mitigation in varied locations
• Report writing and analysis
• Staff mentoring, professional development and performance feedback
• Sharing of knowledge, best practice and innovation
• Client collaboration, management and development
• Business development, including tender preparation, networking and pursuing new opportunities and clients