Principal Ecologist
Principal Ecologist
Location Birmingham Hybrid
Salary £ 50 000 - £ 65 000 dependant on level of experience plus pack including- 28 days paid annual leave including statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Company Van Fuel Card
- Sick Pay
Summary
A multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors with an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity is looking to expand their ecology team with an experienced and highly motivated Principal Ecologist to help manage and grow their Ecological Services department to provide a wide range of services to new and existing clients
As the Principal Ecologist you will be responsible for leading and managing ecological projects from start to finish You will be expected to use your expertise in ecology to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standard and within budget and time constraints
You will lead recruit and develop the Ecological services that support the Arboriculture team and the wider business to maximise sales and profitability within the area of responsibility through delivering excellent customer service visual excellence sound commercial decisions and effective cost control You will recruit develop coach build and lead a new team chosen by yourself to consistently deliver company expectations and service standards with safety and quality at the heart of everything we do
The role of Principal Ecologist will be varied and strike a balance between office-based and site work You will also have the opportunity to expand your experience by working with our arboriculture technical specialists
On a day-to-day basis your duties will involve- Leading and managing ecological surveys assessments and impact studies in accordance with relevant UK legislation and industry standards
- Providing expert guidance on ecological considerations during project planning design and implementation phases
- Conducting habitat assessments biodiversity surveys and protected species studies to inform project development and environmental impact assessment
- Analysing ecological data preparing technical reports and presenting findings to internal teams clients and regulatory agencies
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure ecological considerations are integrated into overall project strategies
- Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists providing guidance training and fostering their professional development
- Engaging with clients stakeholders and regulatory bodies to facilitate project approvals and compliance with ecological requirements
- Staying updated with industry trends best practices and changes in environmental legislation to ensure the company s ecological expertise remains cutting-edge
- Developing and implementing operational plans for your area of responsibility
- Developing productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Ensuring Health Safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
- Writing developing and reviewing business processes for your area of responsibility
- Providing leadership in your area of responsibility
- Ensuring compliance with legal regulatory ethical and social requirements
- Leading planning and implementing change in your area of responsibility
- Working with the Talent team to recruit select and coach your team in order to retain colleagues of the highest standard
- Allocating and monitoring the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
- Working with HR to reduce and manage any conflict in your team
- Managing finance for your area of responsibility including supporting the setting of annual budgets managing costs and working with commercial team on pricing of new projects
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