ACP Environmental Consultants
Senior Ecologist - Progression to Principal
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ecologist with 5+ years' consultancy experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway to Principal Ecologist.
About You
We are looking for an experienced ecologist with:
- 5+ years' professional ecology consultancy experience
- Full Member of CIEEM (MCIEEM)
- Level 2 Bat Survey Licence (essential)
- Great Crested Newt (GCN) licence (desirable)
- Experience with UKHab surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and habitat condition assessments would be advantageous
- Experience managing ecological surveys, assessments and reporting
- Strong project management and client communication skills
- The ability to work independently while mentoring junior team members
- A full UK driving licence
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The Role
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading ecological surveys and fieldwork
- Producing high-quality technical reports
- Managing projects from quotation through to delivery
- Supporting planning and development projects across a variety of sectors
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues
- Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Support the continued growth and development of the ecology team
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- A clear progression pathway to Principal Ecologist
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Home-based working, with the option to work from our London office
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Company pension scheme
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) and paid overtime, recognising the demands of seasonal fieldwork
- A supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to develop your career
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If you are an experienced ecologist looking for your next career move, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and progress towards a Principal Ecologist role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your experience and suitability for the role to careers@acp-consultants.com.
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