About the Role
The position leads ecological consulting efforts, managing project delivery, technical quality, and client relationships. Responsibilities include guiding teams, supporting business development, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of ecological surveys and assessments
- Oversee preparation of environmental impact statements and reports
- Ensure compliance with national and local environmental regulations
- Manage field teams conducting habitat and species surveys
- Review technical reports for scientific accuracy and quality
- Provide expert input on ecological constraints for infrastructure projects
- Support the development of mitigation and enhancement strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project design
- Lead client meetings and presentations
- Advise on protected species and habitat legislation
- Conduct ecological risk assessments
- Develop method statements and ecological management plans
- Mentor junior staff and support professional development
- Contribute to project bids and proposals
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental policy and case law
- Coordinate with regulators and statutory bodies
- Oversee ecological monitoring programs
- Ensure health and safety standards in field operations
- Manage project budgets and timelines
- Support sustainability initiatives in project delivery
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid working model with office and remote options
Team
Part of a national environmental consultancy team delivering services across infrastructure and development sectors
Project Experience
Candidates should have led ecological components on major infrastructure projects including transportation, energy, and urban development
Professional Development
Opportunities for ongoing training, technical upskilling, and progression within the environmental practice
Not available for this position
