Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist – Birmingham Description

An exciting opportunity to further develop our ecological presence in our Ecology team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Ecologist to join our team, working closely with our other disciplines including our Landscape & Arboricultural teams.

At TG we value innovation over convention; the usual route isn’t always our chosen path. We care deeply and celebrate loudly. Our Tribe support each other, work or play, and we’re always looking for the next big opportunity. Every day is a blend of meaningful work, good laughs and honest conversations.

Your journey at TG is enriched by the amazing people you’ll team up with, both in and outside of our tribe. We cheer on our mates, cherish our clients, and sprinkle goodness back into our communities. Join us at TG and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of ecology and environmental consultancy. We look forward to receiving your application!

• Be a certified B Corp
• Offer a 4 Day Working Week (32 hours, 100% pay)
• Champion wellbeing, transparency and inclusion
• Be a Real Living Wage employer
• Have been named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 3 years running alongside awards recognising our commitment to mental wellbeing

We’re not perfect; we’ve grown organically and learned along the way, but our people-first approach remains at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading ecological projects, providing expert advice, supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow our ecological offering across the Midlands and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating sustainable environments while progressing your career within a supportive and people-focused consultancy.

• Project management and client liaison
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
• Ecological Impact Assessments
• Habitats Regulations Assessments
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
• Protected Species Surveys and Reporting
• Protected Species Licensing and Mitigation Strategies
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the Ecology team
• Business development and maintaining strong client relationships

You should be adept at scoping, designing and leading ecological surveys, building strong client relationships and managing projects from inception through to delivery. We’re looking for someone who enjoys supporting and developing others, takes pride in producing high-quality work and is enthusiastic about contributing to the continued growth of our Ecology team. No two days are the same. You’ll work on a diverse range of projects, collaborate with multiple disciplines and have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the places and communities we help shape.

• A degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM, ideally working towards Chartership
• Strong understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and best practice guidance
• Experience undertaking UK Habitat Classification surveys and a range of protected species surveys
• Experience liaising with clients, local planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong report writing, reviewing and quality assurance skills
  
  Excellent project management skills and experience delivering projects on time and within budget
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• A proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development activities
• An approach that aligns with our values and collaborative ways of working
• A full UK driving licene

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