Principal/Senior Ecological Consultant

Job Ref: 12266

Job title: Principal/Senior Ecological Consultant

Location: Bristol

Rate: Competitive   

Term: Permanent

Job Summary:

Our client are looking to strengthen their internationally recognised ecology team, through the appointment of a Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant.  The appointed individual will head up the Bristol ecology team, with a view to developing ecological services in the South West. 

In addition to an excellent track record for working on large infrastructure projects, are client is also involved in a wide variety of smaller developments as well as more unusual projects for nature conservation charities and government bodies.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

The Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant will;

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of project deliverables including surveys and other project services
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with new and existing clients
• Recruit, mentor and support new team members, imparting knowledge and expertise to less experience ecologists.

Qualifications / Experience:

The Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant will have;

• Relevant degree in ecology or related field
• Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
• Protected species licences essential most specifically a Bat and Great Crested Newt
• High level of technical capability and extensive experience of working in ecological consultancy
• Experience in project management, managing budgets effectively and report writing
• Proven experience managing people and meeting project deliverables
• Previous business development skills desirable
• Full driving licence

This role would suit ecologists who have experience of undertaking a similar team leader position or someone looking to take their career to the next level.  A key aspect of this role is the ability to building strong working relationships so an excellent track record of this nature is essential.  For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Ruth Prescott on 020 7960 2557 or rcp@mattpart.com    

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