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Associate Ecologist
Origin Environmental. Lead complex ecological consultancy projects from inception through completion .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ecological consultancy, project management, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on wildlife legislation and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality, evidence-based ecological solutions on time and within budget.
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Full Member Of CIEEM (MCIEEM)Chartered Status (CEnv Or CEco)Ecological Consultancy ExperienceWildlife Legislation KnowledgeProject Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Ecological ConsultancyProject ManagementWildlife LegislationHabitat SurveysProtected Species SurveysPreliminary Ecological AppraisalsBNG ExperienceQuality Management SystemsData Management ProceduresFinancial Management
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsLeadershipCollaborative Problem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Software Solution DevelopmentData Sharing ToolsDocument Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Member Of CIEEM (MCIEEM)Chartered Status (CEnv Or CEco)
Industry Keywords
EcologyEnvironmental StudiesBiological SciencesRegulatory ComplianceConservation BodiesPlanning AuthoritiesCommercial ExperienceInterdisciplinary TeamsQuality AssuranceHealth And Safety Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead complex ecological consultancy projects from inception through completion
- Provide technical and commercial leadership across ecological projects
- Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and resources
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulators and project teams
- Lead business development through networking, tender/bid management and identifying and selling new services/opportunities
- Lead mentoring, development and training across the ecology team
- Ensure high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and professional practice
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions
- Provide technical advice on wildlife legislation, planning and regulatory compliance
- Lead quality management and reporting to external stakeholders
- Manage multiple complex projects, including programme and financial management
- Establish organisational procedures for data and document management, data sharing and security, including software solution development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Full Member of CIEEM (MCIEEM) or an equivalent chartered professional body
- Chartered Status either CEnv or CEco
- Degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or a related discipline
- Demonstrable ecological consultancy experience across a range of sectors and project scales
- Demonstrable commercial experience in either work winning or project delivery
- Demonstrable client relationship management experience
- Significant consultancy experience
- Experience liaising with clients, planning authorities, and conservation bodies
- Ability to provide clear, succinct and robust technical reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys
- Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system
- Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
- BNG experience
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget
- Client-focused approach with understanding of the commercial element of each project
- Full driving license
- Authoritative knowledge of species and/or habitat surveys, including developing innovative fieldwork, identifying rarer/cryptic species and assessing challenging species population sizes
- Ability to lead sustainable evidence-based plans and projects in complex situations
- Ability to advise on legal, policy, international standards and regulatory compliance
- Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences and manage conflicting viewpoints
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and agree collaborative solutions in highly complex situations
- Ability to lead quality and excellence cultures, including quality management systems or procedures
- Ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects, including programme and financial management
- Ability to establish procedures for data/document management, data sharing and security, and design/develop software solutions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Paid professional memberships such as CIEEM
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Monthly Neurodiversity Café
- Community action days
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options
- Hybrid working and flexibility
- 25 days’ holiday
- Regular performance and development reviews
- Collaboration opportunities across the wider Origin Group