The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and delivering ecology projects across a range of challenging and exciting schemes to the highest quality, drawing upon field experience and knowledge of the planning system. A technical focus is required, with excellent delivery experience and strong project management and communication skills. An inspiring approach and the ability to lead and manage staff is required. You will be a key contributor in developing and supporting the growth of the team to achieve business plan targets.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Leading a portfolio of interesting and complex ecological projects from initial client liaison through to completion
• Mentoring and managing enthusiastic Ecologists by adopting a creative and an inspiring approach
• Contributing to business development activities including client relationships and writing fee proposals to expand our current portfolio
• Maintaining quality and health and safety standards
• Demonstrating efficient and profitable delivery

Essential requirements

The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Full Member of CIEEM (MCIEEM)
• Minimum 5 years’ professional ecological experience
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Proven experience delivering complex ecological projects
• Holder of one or more protected species licences
• Full UK driving licence

Technical

• Lead and review ecological surveys, including:
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Act as technical authority on protected species and habitats legislation
• Design and oversee mitigation, compensation, and enhancement strategies
• Hold and operate under relevant protected species licences (e.g. bats, GCN, otters, badgers)
• Provide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support on complex projects
• Review reports for quality, accuracy, and compliance with guidance

Project & Client Management

• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion
• Provide programme, budget, and risk management
• Act as lead point of contact for clients, planners, and statutory bodies
• Contribute to tendering, fee proposals, and bids
• Resolve technical and regulatory challenges efficiently

Leadership & Mentoring

• Line manage and mentor Assistant to Senior Ecologists
• Provide training and technical guidance
• Contribute to staff development, appraisals, and resource planning
• Promote high standards of health and safety and professional conduct

Business Development

• Support growth of ecological services and key client accounts
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new work streams
• Represent the company at meetings, public inquiries, and stakeholder events

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Commercial awareness and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a senior leadership team
• Excellent project management skills
• Initiative and drive, with a positive attitude and a strong desire to help grow a successful consultancy
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines

The role

The successful candidates will undertake tree inspections and assist with tree related risk management of public and/or privately owned tree stock utilising handheld ArcGIS Pro and CAD technology.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake tree inspections of public and privately owned tree stock utilising handheld ArcGIS Pro and CAD technology
• Identify tree works
• Respond to client queries and maintain strong relationships
• Deliver high standards and work practices to comply with British Standards and relevant legislation
• Complete and observe risk assessments and working methodologies with regards to Health and Safety

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working in an arboricultural environment and undertaking tree inspections and risk assessments
• Formal arboricultural qualification or equivalent experience and be prepared to undertake a relevant arboricultural course/qualification
• Experience of liaising clients and attending meetings
• Computer and IT literate with experience in using handheld technology software, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Willingness to work at any location on a semi-permanent basis with time in the office as and when required
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and liaise at all levels with colleagues, clients and local authority officers

Desirable requirements

• CAD experience
• GIS proficient
• Understanding of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), legislation and knowledge of the planning system

The role

You will be responsible for carrying out habitat and protected species surveys, data analysis, research and report writing. Please note that you will not need to have performed these duties previously but you must have a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to assimilate new information quickly.

Essential Requirements

• Studying towards or hold a relevant degree
• Flexibility – to work out-of-hours, including evenings and early mornings
• Willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in unfavourable weather conditions
• Passionate about wildlife and the environment
• Co-operative, reliable and team player
• Enthusiastic and keen to pursue an environmental/wildlife career
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and ideally have access to their own vehicle
• Previous bat survey experience would be favourable

The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and running a team of Arboricultural Consultants and Surveyors, leading projects to deliver high quality arboricultural consultancy services, managing client relationships and undertaking business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of arboriculture projects across various sectors
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and offer advice and the benefit of your experience to the wider arboriculture team and the business
• Manage and undertake a variety of arboricultural surveys, large-scale risk assessments, tree management plans, tree mapping (CAD and ArcGIS Pro technology) and produce associated reports for submission to Local Planning Authorities and landowners
• Liaise with the Local Planning Authorities, planners, architects, and other professionals to inform the planning and design process
• Provide advice relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Felling Licences, tree work applications, Conservation Areas and High Hedges
• Operational including resourcing and financial management of the arboriculture team
• Manage client relationships and undertake business development activities
• Mentor and support the development of the team
• Maintain quality standards and demonstrate efficient and profitable delivery

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Arboriculture or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Arboricultural Association
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in an arboricultural consultancy role
• BS5837 consultancy skills and experience, producing reports, carrying out arboricultural impact assessments, arboricultural method statements and visual tree inspections
• Demonstrable team management experience
• Experience of writing fee proposals, tenders and engaging with clients and consultants/subconsultants
• Experience of managing large, long-term survey contracts engaging with multiple surveyors and stakeholders, ensuring excellent client relationships, profitability, quality standards and timely delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge and experience of tree surveying techniques and risk/hazard assessment methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of current planning and environmental legislation
• AutoCAD and GIS proficiency
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience and ability to negotiate with and obtain agreement from a wide range of clients and statutory consultees
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach, working under your own initiative or within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Full UK Driving Licence