Job DescriptionPrincipal / Associate Ecologist - Hydro Ecology Location: Remote Based (ideally within 2hrs commute of Wokingham.
(inc Midlands, EAnglia, SWest, SEast, SWales) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience plus company car or £350/mth car allowance scheme and package.
Summary The UK's most trusted environmental services partner at the forefront of Britain's water, energy, and environmental infrastructure management is looking to hire an expereinced Ecologist to to lead and help deliver ecology consultancy services to existing / new projects and provision of ecology support to pollution emergency response and the business as a whole.
The postholder will form part of the Water & Ecology leadership team and will be expected to support commercial activity to deliver against key targets for commercial growth.
Key tasks and responsibilities -Lead a team of ecologists to deliver a field survey & reporting service -Provide ecological technical expertise in support of field delivery teams -Prepare and review technical reports -Lead on tenders and bid work -Ensure excellent standards of customer service and technical excellence -Perform key client account holder role -Support the delivery of the Water&Ecology Department growth plan through sales and marketing activities -Help ensure that the Water & Ecology divisional KPI's are met -Monitor and identify training requirements and plan / implement training efficiently -Any other task for which the postholder is capable of undertaking and requested by line or senior management.
Knowledge & experience Previous knowledge & experience gained within the ecology and environmental sectors is essential -Strong backgeound in thw technical discipline of ecology -Educated to degree level in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline and experience of providing ecology consultancy services -Comprehensive technical knowledge and capability in aspects of hydro-ecology -Experienced at writing & reviewing technical reports -Experienced at preparing tender submissions a client fee proposal -Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, workforce and clients at all levels -Understanding and knowledge of health and safety at work -Capable of adhering to strict delivery deadlines; this includes an immediate response at any time -Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as CIEEM -A full, clean, UK driving licence -Excellent organisational and time-management skills Hours of work Weekly contractual hours are 35 per week, with daily hours being 9am until 5pm, five days per week 1 hour paid lunch break each day.
Overtime is available and due to the nature of the duties of this post will be required to occasionally stay away from home overnight.
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