Principal / Associate Ecologist
Harris Lamb
Job Description: Principal / Associate Ecologist (consultant – associate grades also considered)
Main Purpose of Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal / Associate Ecologist to join our Birmingham office to support delivery of excellent ecological services, experience with botanical skills and biodiversity net gain is essential. We work within a successful planning team providing an integrated service in the commercial, residential and renewable sectors.
Office base: Birmingham / Worcester / Hybrid working
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.
Person Specification:
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Job will close when position filled.
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About Harris Lamb
Harris Lamb was established in 1992 to provide commercial property advice on a regional and national basis to clients that include Occupiers, Developers, Property Funds, Investors and Public Sector Organisations.
The company offers the full range of property services with specialist departments advising
and acting for clients on Agency, Development, Acquisition, Property Management, Rating, Planning,
Building Surveying, Project Management, Landlord and Tenant, Valuation and Property Investment.
Harris Lamb was established in 1992 to provide commercial property advice on a regional and national basis to clients that include Occupiers, Developers, Property Funds, Investors and Public Sector Organisations.The company offers the full range of property services with specialist departments advising and acting for clients on Agency, Development, Acquisition, Property Management, Rating, Planning, Building Surveying, Project Management, Landlord and Tenant, Valuation and Property Investment.
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