Your new company
My client is looking for an enthusiastic Principal / Associate Ecologist to join their Birmingham office to support the delivery of excellent ecological services, experience with botany and biodiversity net gain is essential. They work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities:
*Managing and mentoring a small team of ecologists, including the co-ordination and delivery of habitat surveys, preparation of high-quality reports and metric calculations to accompany planning applications.
*Providing a high level of technical expertise and support across the practice including the preparation and submission of ecological impact assessments.
*Preparing, reviewing and issuing quotations, tenders and bids.
*Support winning new business and retaining existing clients.

What you’ll need to succeed
*Proven botanical skills (FISC Level 3+) and ability to use the Biodiversity Metric to accompany planning applications
*Interest and knowledge of protected species surveys advantageous although not essential
*Excellent client engagement and communication skills
*Pragmatic and technically minded
*Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce good quality technical reports
*Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and risk assessments
*Demonstrable ability to liaise and work with people at all levels including clients, government bodies and team members
*Relevant degree
*Eligibility to work permanently within the UK
*Full UK driving licence with access to own car for business use
*Ability to work flexibly as required to cover surveys etc outside of normal working hours
*Proven experience of managing or mentoring teams
*Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets
*Membership of CIEEM and/or CIEMA
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive salary range £40,000 - £53,000 depending on experience.
*Car Allowance
*Private healthcare
*Enhanced Pension Contributions at 4%
*Annual Pay Review and Bonus Scheme
*25 days annual leave allowance with additional annual leave allowance over Christmas period and increasing with years of service.
*Summer and Christmas social events and regular Monthly Social Events
*Recognised as an Investors in People Silver Employer
*Payment of professional membership fees
*Flexible working practices
*Generous annual Continued Professional Development (CPD) allowance

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