Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join a growing ecology and biodiversity consultancy team delivering projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will lead ecological consultancy projects supporting infrastructure, development and environmental planning programmes. The role combines field ecology, technical assessment and project leadership, with responsibility for delivering ecological surveys, technical reports and ecological advice to clients.

This position would suit an experienced ecological consultant capable of managing projects, mentoring junior ecologists and providing high-quality ecological input into planning and environmental assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing ecological consultancy projects
• Delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) for development and infrastructure projects
• Completing Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Providing ecological input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Leading and coordinating ecological field surveys and habitat surveys
• Undertaking and managing protected species surveys
• Preparing ecological mitigation strategies and advising on biodiversity constraints
• Supporting planning applications by providing ecological technical assessments
• Advising clients on ecological legislation and biodiversity planning policy
• Managing project delivery including programme planning, budgets and client liaison
• Preparing and reviewing ecological technical reports
• Supporting GIS mapping and ecological data analysis
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance of ecological outputs
• Mentoring junior ecologists and supporting team development
• Developing client relationships and contributing to proposal preparation and business development

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong ecological consultancy experience and the ability to manage projects and client relationships.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A BSc or MSc in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or eligibility to join
• Experience delivering Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
• Experience supporting Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Experience contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation and biodiversity planning policy
• Experience leading ecological surveys and protected species surveys
• Experience managing ecological consultancy projects and client relationships
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills
• Experience using GIS tools for ecological mapping and analysis
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site surveys

Desirable experience may include:

• Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status
• Ornithology survey experience
• Protected species survey licences (e.g. bats, badger, great crested newt, otter)
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy projects

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Senior / Principal Ecology Consultant)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords:
Ecology | Ecological Impact Assessment | EcIA | Habitat Regulations Assessment | HRA | Environmental Impact Assessment | Protected Species Surveys | Biodiversity | Ecological Consultancy | GIS | CIEEM | CEcol | CEnv

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Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Ecology & Biodiversity to lead and grow a multidisciplinary Ecology & Biodiversity team across the UK.

This senior leadership role combines technical excellence, commercial leadership and people management. The successful candidate will lead the continued growth of the ecology business, ensure high-quality technical delivery while developing client relationships, supporting business strategy and mentoring a growing team of ecological professionals.

The position would suit an experienced Associate Director or Director looking to lead a nationally recognised ecology team within a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading and developing the Ecology & Biodiversity business across the UK
• Providing technical leadership across ecology, biodiversity and environmental projects
• Managing Ecology, Ornithology and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) teams
• Coordinating Ecology & Biodiversity Managers to ensure consistent technical and operational excellence
• Delivering business growth, profitability and strategic objectives
• Managing clients, multidisciplinary projects and technical teams
• Leading business development activities and developing long-term client relationships
• Managing commercial performance, project budgets and financial reporting
• Leading bids, framework appointments and proposal submissions
• Preparing and reviewing technical ecological reports
• Delivering mentoring, coaching and technical training
• Supporting the development of team strategy, business plans and future growth
• Ensuring high standards of project delivery, client satisfaction and technical quality

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate extensive ecology consultancy experience combined with strong technical leadership and commercial management capability.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM or an equivalent professional body
• Chartered Ecologist status would be advantageous
• Extensive experience delivering ecological consultancy projects
• Strong technical capability across:
  • Habitat surveys and assessment
  • Protected species surveys, mitigation and licensing
  • Ornithological surveys and assessment
  • Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
  • Construction ecological support
  • Ecological project management
  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters
  • Habitat Regulations Appraisals (HRA)
  • Appropriate Assessments (AA)
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Excellent understanding of, UK wildlife legislation, Ecological survey guidance and UK planning processes
• Experience reviewing and coordinating EIA chapters
• Experience reviewing HRA and Appropriate Assessments
• Strong background in one or more ecological disciplines including habitats, protected species or ornithology
• Experience delivering Habitat monitoring, Habitat restoration and Construction ecological support

• Experience managing ecological service frameworks
• Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting
• Experience leading multidisciplinary ecology teams
• Experience managing and mentoring staff, including senior personnel
• Excellent report writing, communication and client management skills
• Proven experience developing business strategy and supporting business growth

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line. Applying for Director – Ecology & Biodiversity)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords

Director Ecology | Ecology Director | Biodiversity | Ecological Consultancy | EcIA | EIA | HRA | Appropriate Assessment | Protected Species | Ornithology | Habitat Survey | ECoW | BNG | ESG | GIS | CIEEM | Chartered Ecologist | Ecology Management | Environmental Consultancy

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