Job Title:                              Ecology Lead                                                    

Location:                             Cheshire or  Stirlingshire

Salary:                                  from £50k

Hours of Work:                40 Hours Monday – Friday

Type:                                  Permanent

Start Date:                        Immediately

A well-established engineering and environmental consultant now require an experienced Ecology professional to lead their ecology team on a permanent basis.

Duties of an Ecology Lead

• Provide a leading role in the day-to-day operation and management of the Ecology team.
• Pursue and develop new ecology opportunities for the company, in line with strategic objectives.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for Ecology team workload.
• Liaise with other Discipline Principals and Associates as necessary to manage multi- disciplinary projects within the business.
• Coordinate the production of high-quality ecological reports
• Manage the health and safety requirements of the Ecology team
• Manage ecological subcontractors
• Manage key clients.
• Develop technical capability of Ecology team
• Mentor, motivate and encourage the Ecology team.

It is essential or preferrable that you have the following experience, qualifications or skills;

• Twelve or more years’ experience, preferably in an environmental consultancy.
• Degree in Ecology or a related subject.
• Protected Species licences.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Relevant membership of a professional institution e.g. CIEEM.
• A proven track record in ecology, nature, conservation and biodiversity.
• An in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, survey techniques, licensing, mitigation.
• A proven record of bidding and managing projects.
• A proven record of mentoring staff and developing competencies.
• An enthusiasm for keeping up to date with best practice and new technologies.
• Experience developing service offerings and expanding client base.

This client offers:

• Company Pension.
• Electrical vehicle lease.
• Private Healthcare.
• Gym membership discount.
• Cycle to work scheme.

About the Client

Our client is part of a global organisation forging growing reputation in the industry, tackling environmental challenges with technical expertise and experience. 

Next Steps:

Apply to this Ecology Lead role through this advert.  If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Construction team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed)).