Principal Ecologist- Southern England (Hybrid, primarily homebased)

Are you eager to work on challenging projects that seek to create a better world? Do you thrive in an environment that is supportive, collaborative, and rewards initiative? Are you looking for a place to advance your career with formal training and mentorship? You’ve come to the right place.

Our people are our greatest assets. As such, we are committed to cultivating a great workplace and reinforcing employee value through meaningful work, a culture of empowerment and respect, and a world of opportunity.

You will play a pivotal role within our expanding Environmental Planning Team. Your primary responsibilities will be to manage a diverse array of Ecology projects (including but not limited to managing projects and project teams, proposal and report preparation, providing advice, consultancy and design to internal and external clients on ecological aspects of projects, managing client accounts and developing client relationships, and assisting with marketing and business development activities). Your influence will extend to team management and the delivery of services to national and international clients across a wide range of sectors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (2:1 or higher).
• At least six years’ experience as a professional ecological consultant.
• Associate membership of CIEEM (or higher) and a willingness to work towards Full membership.
• Natural England minimum Level 1 bat survey licence and ideally great crested newt licence (Level 1 or above).
• Full clean driving licence.
• Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats, including UK Habs.
• A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.
• The ability to write concise, high quality, technical reports in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Experience in Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Good working knowledge of QGIS advantageous.
• Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Natural England protected species licences for other species, or to have held them.

• BSBI FISC (Level 3 or above) ideally.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our newly established consulting operation in the United Kingdom will be supported by our sister company, Antea Group USA.

Antea Group UK will offer a competitive pay and benefits package including competitive basic salary, company matched pension scheme, health and life insurance, 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays increasing with service, supported training and professional development opportunities.