Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Company: Occupop (through Bitrecruit)
Job Reference: 950b17faac4d20ac8502e484d15e64eb
Position Summary
Senior Ecological Consultant (based in and around Birmingham). Key responsibilities include preparing tenders, managing projects, delivering technical work, and fostering client relationships in line with company vision.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large, complex ecological projects from inception to completion.
- Handle technically challenging tasks such as EPSL applications, EcIAs and HRA assessments.
- Deliver high‑quality reports and outputs within project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring trust and satisfaction.
- Document professional experience and work towards protected species licences.
- Take ownership of survey quality by leading and directing the field team.
- Communicate effectively with project managers and team leads regarding critical project developments.
- Maintain active membership with CIEEM.
- Act as line manager or technical lead for a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists, as required.
Qualifications
- Experienced ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree.
- Technical competence and in‑depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques.
- Advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas and holding relevant protected species licences.
- Clean, valid UK driving licence and access to a personal car suitable for business use.
- Based in the UK with the legal right to work.
- Preferred: ornithological skills, botany skills or ability to hold mitigation licences (not essential).
Salary & Benefits
Salary: from £34,000 per annum (dependent on skillset).
Benefits include 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular social events.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, Occupop is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on any basis.
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