Principal Ecologist in Cardiff

Our Ecologists play an important part within the Advisory team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Ecologist you act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers. You will also manage or influence the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and undertake the people manager role when required by the business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and lead the preparation and checking of surveys and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Take responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within the portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals.
• Significantly contribute to and lead the preparation of bids and the general work‑winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director.
• Work on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full‑time temporary role and including out‑of‑hours working.
• Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.

Qualifications

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
• Developed experience and expertise within the ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards the same (notable species: bats & dormice).
• Experience in invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situations.
• Experience in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation has been applied.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science.

Benefits

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.