PrincipalTechnical Director Ecology & Biodiversity

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline we are seeking an experienced Principal or Technical Director Ecology (our grades run from Graduate - Project Senior Associate Principal Technical Director) to join our established Ecology team delivering high-profile and complex projects across the UK and Europe.

Based in London Birmingham Shrewsbury Stoke (although other offices and remote workers considered) the role will focus primarily on major projects within the Power Mining & Minerals and Built Environment sectors with additional exposure to a diverse portfolio of work spanning renewables infrastructure industrial and development projects.

The Role

Youll lead the delivery of complex ecological projects providing technical direction and strategic oversight across a range of sectors. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams the role includes:

• Project and technical leadership on large and complex ecological projects
• Management and delivery of ecology inputs across a diverse project portfolio
• Client relationship management business development and proposal support
• Identifying and securing new opportunities through existing and professional networks
• Mentoring coaching and supporting less experienced ecologists
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including Planning Landscape Hydrology Noise and Air Quality specialists
• Potential involvement in staff management and leadership of ecological technical specialisms
• Desk-based work alongside occasional travel across the UK and where required overseas

Youll collaborate with collagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences Planning ESIA and Engineering contributing to impactful and complex projects while supporting the continued growth of SLRs Ecology team of over 200 specialists.

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and support towards chartership professional qualifications and licences we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycletowork schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving

• Flexible hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Crossborder remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

Youll bring:

• A genuine passion for ecology delivering high-quality work and supporting the development of ecological professionals
• Extensive ecological consultancy experience ideally across multiple sectors
• Significant project management experience including the successful delivery of large and complex projects
• A proven track record in business development client relationship management and winning new work
• A relevant degree in Ecology Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Appropriate membership of CIEEM (or equivalent professional body)
• Strong stakeholder engagement communication and report-writing skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits and travel

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitionswedlove tohear from you.

Required Experience:

Director