Associate Director - Ecology

Leeds, UK
Salary: ŁNEG+

Vacancy Details

I hope you enjoy working for our client as much as we do. Having worked with them since 2005, they are a great company to deal with. Even though they are one of the largest providers of environmental and engineering services in Europe, each office is run like a small business and this definitely reflects in the way people interact with each other and the way they approach their project work. This natural and friendly approach is definitely one of the reasons for their success. Well enough of my ramblings and so on to the requirements for this role. I have put these down in a formal way as l think it reflects our client’s work ethic, friendly, professional and detailed.

As part of their expansion plans they now require an Associate Director - Ecology to head up a well established team of ecologists who work within the broader Environmental Management and Resources team based in Leeds.

The team works across a wide sector of ecological work including strategic planning and advice on nature conservation for local government and national government agencies, Ecological Impact Assessment for a wide range of development projects, including infrastructure, energy, minerals and other projects and the design and supervision of mitigation & restoration schemes.

This important position involves all aspects of the development of the ecological business across all sectors, project management and client care, team building, supervision of support staff, liaison with a range of technical and non-technical bodies and being a team leader. It is anticipated that the applicant would be involved in both field and office based work.

As you would expect you will have exceptional personal skills in team leadership and people management and development, client liaison and care, written and verbal presentation, and good IT skills. A proven track record in winning work, delivery on time and to budget, and product excellence. Specialist knowledge of a group of flora or fauna would be a significant advantage.

You will have also attained a good first Degree and full membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IEEM) and a full driving licence is essential.

Also, you should have significant experience, either in high profile consultancy or a similar role with a major nature conservation or similar organisation and will have established expertise and a reputation that can be demonstrated in one or more particular fields. An up to date knowledge of the market place, legislation and policies, and understanding of the role and opportunities for ecology in wider environmental context is essential.

In return for your experience and academic achievements are client provides an excellent salary and benefits package.

Ref: ER1705CR

If you would like to be considered for this vacancy please forward your CV to colin@earthrecruitment.com quoting the reference number shown above. Or contact Colin Rowles on 0870 803 3134 for more information.