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The successful candidate will lead and deliver a varied portfolio of ecological projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. The position combines technical project delivery, fieldwork, client management and team development, offering the opportunity to play an influential role within an established and expanding consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist seeking greater responsibility, varied project exposure and genuine long-term career progression within a flexible and supportive working environment. Principal Ecologist Salary & Benefits Salary of £46,500 - £50,000, depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays One additional day of annual leave for every three years of service, up to five additional days Option to carry forward up to five days of annual leave Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year 6% matched pension contributions at Principal level Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation Income protection covering 75% of salary following a qualifying period Life assurance of four times annual salary Enhanced company sick pay One paid volunteering day per year One professional membership paid annually Cycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,000 Comprehensive training and professional development Supportive social, wellbeing and employee network groups Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing environmental consultancy Principal Ecologist Job Overview Lead and manage a diverse range of terrestrial ecology projects from initial enquiry through to completion Prepare fee proposals, project scopes, budgets and delivery programmes Plan and oversee ecological field surveys and survey teams Undertake and review UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 Habitat Surveys Manage protected species surveys, mitigation strategies and licensing work Analyse ecological data and provide technically robust advice to clients Produce and review high-quality technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and protected species reports Proofread and provide technical oversight of reports produced by other members of the team Manage project budgets, timescales and resources Liaise directly with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and other project stakeholders Support, mentor and develop junior and intermediate members of the ecology team Work collaboratively with specialists across a range of environmental disciplines Contribute to the continued development and growth of the ecology team Undertake occasional travel across the UK, including overnight stays where required Principal Ecologist Job Requirements Degree or postgraduate qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline Minimum of four years' relevant professional experience within ecological consultancy, the public sector, a conservation organisation or a closely related environment Strong knowledge of UK habitats, botanical identification and protected species Extensive experience undertaking Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and/or UK Habitat Classification Surveys Comprehensive experience undertaking protected species surveys Experience developing and implementing protected species mitigation strategies Holder of at least one protected species survey licence Strong experience producing ecological reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and protected species reports Ability to review and proofread technical work produced by colleagues Previous project management experience including responsibility for budgets, programmes and resources Experience leading, mentoring or supporting junior members of staff Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects Willingness to travel across the UK when required Full UK driving licence Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Apply In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 51-250 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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