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About Pell Frischmann:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Senior Ecologist

Appointment Type
Permanent
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Specialism
Environmental Services
Hours
37.5
Location
London, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Wakefield
Working Practice
Hybrid
Job Reference
10164

Main Purpose of the Job

 

As a result of our growing workload, we are looking for a Senior Ecologist to oversee and aid key project delivery. Duties will include a focus on the co-ordination of timely surveys, reporting and analysis for the bat-monitoring project as well as providing support and encouragement to junior staff involved. Additionally, you will be involved with general ecological consultancy activities on a variety of projects from road, water, rail or housing, throughout the UK but most likely in reasonable proximity to your home office.  The role would be based out of the Luton, Birmingham, Wakefield, Manchester or London offices and we anticipate a hybrid working arrangement with time split between home and the office.  

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:

  • Leading and co-ordinating the technical elements of the large-scale bat monitoring project as required whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
  • Be responsible for the technical quality of your own and the team’s survey, analysis and reporting in accordance with good practice guidance, ecological legislation and the Pell Frischmann internal quality systems
  • Project co-ordination with good commercial awareness and financial control, ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
  • Working in conjunction with project stakeholders including clients, and statutory consultees to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection;
  • Monitoring, planning and forecasting utilisation of the ecology team, including contributing to and preparing bids
  • Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
  • Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
  • Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
  • Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
  • Ensure compliance with internal management system procedures

Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role:

 

 

Essential

Preferred

Qualification

  • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline
  • Membership (or eligibility to join) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

 

  • A current CSCS card or equivalent (We can arrange)

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a UK consultancy for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure projects
  • Experience of co-ordinating ecological aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species, with a focus on bats
  • Management of large datasets

 

  • Line management experience
  • Proven record of developing pragmatic and cost-effective mitigation and supervising implementation on site
  • Providing ecological input to competitive tenders

 

Skills

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
  • Data management and analysis skills
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant UK wildlife legislation including conservation of protected species
  • Excellent knowledge of ecological survey methods and mitigation measures
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
  • Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
  • Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement
  • Full UK driver’s licence
  • Good bat sound analysis
 
  • Good GIS skills

 

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

 

To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.