Principal Ecologist

Overview

Our Ecologists play an important part within the Advisory team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Ecologist you act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.

• Act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and lead the preparation and checking of surveys and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Be responsible for the commercial success of projects within your portfolio, controlling budgets and managing costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals.
• Significantly contribute to and lead the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director.
• Work on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full‑time but temporary role, including out of hours working.
• Assume people‑manager duties when required by the business.

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent (Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status). Must have gained professional institution alignment.
• Developed experience and expertise within the ecological field, including expertise in protected species surveys and EPS Mitigation licence application experience and protected species licence holder or working towards the same (notable species: bats & dormice).
• Experience in invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Ability to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear and understood situations.
• Experience in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g., Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation has been applied.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science.

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits.
• Cycle to Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Save with Amey programme gives access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant.
• Membership of Amey's Affinity Networks.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.