Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Ecologist role at Sweco. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

As a Principal Ecologist you’ll manage all ecological aspects of projects ensuring best practice is embedded throughout our processes and we’re delivering to a high standard. You’ll prepare competitive bids and tenders, manage site surveys and approve ecology proposals and reports for both technical robustness and branding.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing large/complex projects
• Liaising with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects
• Undertaking desk studies and site based Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), including detailed habitat surveys to describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species
• Analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data
• Technical report writing including production of preliminary ecological appraisal reports, ecological impact assessments, and protected species licence applications
• Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Have

• Experience in managing large/complex projects in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy
• A passion for inspiring and mentoring less experienced team members
• A thorough understanding of UK survey methodology following relevant legislation, guidelines and best practice
• Experience conducting preliminary ecological appraisals (PEA), protected species surveys and/or habitat surveys
• Report writing experience including PEA reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, HRA’s and protected species licences
• A degree in Ecology, Environmental or Earth Sciences or a related discipline
• CIEEM membership
• Eligible for CEnv/CEcol
• Protected species survey licence (desirable)
• Current and full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

If you believe you have the required skill set and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

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About Us

Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. We address urbanisation challenges, leverage digitalisation, and make societies more sustainable with a mix of global expertise and local presence.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Sweco is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

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