Job Description
Principal Ecologist / Associate Director of Ecology – Scotland
Would you like to be part of an inspiring, growing company and culture?
Our opportunity
We are looking to appoint an Associate Director of Ecology to join our talented and growing team. Based from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh locations of our UK-wide offices, we are looking for an Associate Director to deliver a vast range of multi-disciplinary projects; working closely with and providing value to a number of our long-term, highly respected clients.
This integral position is perfect for someone currently working at Associate Director level, or an ambitious Principal Ecologist who is ready advance their career. Whether you are looking to develop your own knowledge or impart your years of experience to others, you will be doing so with an award-winning environmental consultancy known for doing great work.
Who are Ecus?
We are a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy offering environmental and management services and expertise. We have been positioned at the forefront of the sector for three decades and our mission is to protect the environment.
Ecus’ areas of expertise include: Ecology, EIA, Environmental Planning, Landscape, Archaeology, Heritage, Carbon Management, Arboriculture, Water Consultancy, Air Quality and Habitat Creation.
The Ecus team has a wide range of technical expertise and we always want to work with to people who are committed to doing their best, with a track record of delivering for clients and for colleagues.
We are dedicated to inspiring, developing and connecting environmental professionals to help businesses manage their interaction with the environment. We work to ensure our team to love their work- and we’re proud of the fulfilment we get from our careers.
“We will be the best place to work, have the best employees and consistently exceed our clients expectations.”
Role responsibilities
You will use your experience of survey design and delivery and your knowledge of protected species mitigation to manage complex client sites, large developments, and multi-species mitigation projects.
All of our Consultants, from Graduates to Directors, represent the reputation and expertise of Ecus every day. This role involves leading key client meetings including design team meetings, providing best practice guidance and advice to customers, and handling complex communications. Therefore, we’re looking for someone who will bring a customer focus and commerciality to provide the most appropriate and greatest value solutions to clients.
Our lesser experienced members of the organisation look to learn from and develop their skills by working with our Principal Consultants and Associate Directors, and your role will involve providing mentorship to team members with the intention of supporting their own technical mastery. As a subject matter expert, you will enable colleagues across the wider Cura Terrae Group an understanding and appreciation of the work you and your colleagues do.
Requirements
• A recognised degree in an environmental or ecological discipline and a Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or similar relevant professional body • Survey license holder for at least one protected species species with an accomplished level of experience in conducting site surveys • Ideally you will have proven familiarity in species mitigation and will be/have been a mitigation license holder for at least one protected species • Experienced in developing the skills and knowledge of others by providing advice and guidance in relation to your specialist area • Highly proficient with written reports and adept in quality checking sensitive, site-critical documentation • Capable using with Microsoft packages and a champion of technological advancement; using systems and processes to improve ways of working or client delivery
What we offer our employees:
• Competitive salary with defined career pathways in technical or operational leadership • Investment in professional development, membership and accreditation with individually focused career development and progression opportunity • Flexible working arrangements based on individual needs, with part time or reduced hours and job share opportunities always considered • Commitment to supporting causes that are important to our employees through matched fundraising and paid holidays to volunteer • Employee Assistance Programme including free professional legal advice, financial advice, counselling and more Employee pension contribution of 5% with a matched employer pension contribution of 5% • 25 days holiday per annum which increase year on year after two years’ service • Healthcare Scheme, Employee Perks Programme, Referral Bonus, Welcome Bonus, Regional, Company and Group wide events
How to apply:
For a confidential conversation or to apply for the role, please send your CV to our friendly Recruitment team at , call us on , send a text to , or even put pen to paper and address it to our Recruitment Team, Ecus Ltd, Brook Holt, 3 Blackburn Road, Sheffield S61 2DW.
Supporting your application:
We are an equal opportunities employer. We provide a supportive working environment, offer competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, and consider part time or job share possibilities for all roles. Ecus is committed to ensuring our employees thrive. We are committed to supporting our people, we invest in and encourage professional development, and we care about the work we do.
If you are interested in applying but don’t meet all of the criteria, we still want to hear from you. Regardless of whether you currently tick all of the boxes, please get in touch for a confidential conversation, ask any questions or make an application. If you have specific or complex requirements please make contact to see how we could support to enable success in this role. If you think you would be a good match and can demonstrate some transferable experience, we would love to hear from you.
