Principal Ecologist

We're looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our nature and biodiversity team based in nationwide within the road, rail, water and property sectors. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor.

Location: Nationwide (remote with travel to site and offices as required)
Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

• Holding an Ecology degree, or equivalent qualification
• A CIEEM Full member, or equivalent
• Experienced as technical lead on a range of projects
• In possession of protected species licences and development licences
• Holding a Full driving licence

As a Principal Ecologist, you'll be working within the nature and biodiversity team, supporting them in delivering ecological consultancy services across a range of sectors. Due to the exciting and rapid expansion of our internal environmental consultancy services, we are seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our nature and biodiversity team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide ecological consultancy services on a range of exciting projects across the UK.

You'll act as a focal point for technical advice, lead on the development of surveys, mitigation and licences, as well as promoting nature-based solutions and innovation across the business. This role offers the chance to make a real impact whilst working collaboratively with talented colleagues and clients.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading the delivery of ecological consultancy services across road, rail, water and property sectors
• Leading ecological surveys, developing management plans and designing mitigation
• Authoring and reviewing technical ecological documents
• Overseeing the management of construction risks associated with ecology and ensuring all ecological licences and consents are obtained in a timely manner
• Leading and mentoring a team of ecologists whilst managing resources to ensure deadlines and budgets are met

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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