Associate Director of Ecology

My client, a reputable multidisciplinary specialising in environmental and H&S consultancy, are looking for an experienced Ecologist to lead the team on operations throughout the South, coming into the team at the Associate Director level. The role offers fully remote working, with the option to base out of any of their southern offices, provided you are within distance of relevant survey sites. The Role: As an Associate Director on the Ecology team, you will lead a team of consultants, ranging from graduate to principal, on a variety of projects throughout the South. Primarily focussed on commercial / geotechnical projects, you will be working closely with other relevant internal functions to deliver projects to specified timelines and budget, experience working in multifaceted consultancy is therefore advantageous, although not essential. Responsibilities: Delivery high standard on technical, practical, and financial aspects of geotechnical focussed projects. Project manage all work through the South, ranging from PEA Surveys, UK Hab and BNG Assessments, ES Chapters and EcIAs Mentor junior staff members, offering training, on-site guidance, and technical review of reports for more experience consultants. Engage with internal and external bodies on project progression. Quality Assurance of deliverables prepared by the wider team. Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant field e.g., Ecology, Conservation, Zoology etc 10 years experience in UK-specific Ecological Surveying Full CIEEM Membership, Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or Environmentalist (CEnv) all desirable Licenses: Must hold at least 1 Protected Species Licence (ideally Bat 2 or Low Impact) Expert understanding of UK Ecological surveying techniques and current legislations . Experience managing team of consultants (remote management experience advantageous) Full UK Driving licence Package: Fully remote working option Salary: 60,000 - 70, Days annual leave (excl. bank holidays) Employee matched pension contributions Employee assistance programme Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme (cover up to 47% total costs) Enhanced Parental Leave Discounts and cashback platforms If you would like to apply, please follow the link on this page and submit an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, contact Damon Gormley on .