POSITION:       Principal / Associate Ecologist
LOCATION:      Sheffield  

An excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join a European team at Associate grade, based in Sheffield.  You will play a lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Built Environment, Power and Mining and Minerals. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a wide range of projects, including renewables and residential development and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy.  

You should have an ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill, plus be able to demonstrate competence in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice, able to lead and mentor others in their chosen specialism. Ideally you will also be able to demonstrate experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment.

What you will do:

In this key position  you will manage and oversee ecological aspects of projects, advising con schemes such as mixed use and residential developments, minerals/waste projects, infrastructure and energy projects.

Day to day activity will include:

• Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports.
• Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff.  Depending on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms.
• Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff.
• Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.
• Your role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and other regions, depending on client/project sites and your expertise.

What you will need:

With a passion for ecology, drive to deliver high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals, you'll use your ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill, also able to demonstrate competence in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice. With an ability to lead and mentor others in your chosen specialism, you'll also have experience of business development and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment.

In addition you will bring:

• Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats and survey and mitigation design for protected species.
• Demonstrable competence in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation.
• A track record in project winning, delivery and management.
• Work experience within a range of sectors including residential/mixed use, infrastructure, minerals and waste, and energy.
• Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.

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