Principal Ecologist[1061236]

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The Vacancy

Elevate Your Career as a Principal Consultant at SES

Are you a seasoned ecological professional ready to take on a leadership role? SES, a forward-thinking member of the RSK Group, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant to join our team. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model, ideal for those near our Essex office. Lead a team, drive growth, and shape your community’s future with SES!

Why SES?

SES is a leading ecological, arboricultural, and landscape planning & design consultancy. We have built a reputation for pragmatic, solution-oriented services, serving clients from multinational corporations to homeowners. Join SES to contribute to sustainable ecological solutions.

Your Role

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and inspire ecologists, fostering excellence and professional growth. Ensure high-quality work aligned with SES standards.
• Work Winning & Client Development: Drive business growth by securing contracts and maintaining client relationships with tailored ecological solutions.
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee diverse projects, ensuring timely, within-budget delivery, leading assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Thought Leadership: Represent SES industry-wide, sharing insights and developing best practices.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure projects meet legislation and standards, maintaining SES\’s reputation.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with other departments for integrated solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in ecology or related field with substantial consultancy experience.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and projects, and business development skills.
• Deep ecological knowledge, including legislation, survey techniques, habitat management, and protected species.
• Strategic vision within environmental and planning sectors.
• Expertise in protected species licensing and mitigation strategies.

What We Offer

• Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience.
• Benefits include birthday leave, life assurance, pension contributions, holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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