Senior Ecologist / Ecology Director Job in Truro, Cornwall

New opportunity for a Senior Ecologist job in Truro, Cornwall with a reputable and award-winning architecture and planning practice. The position offers flexibility for candidates to join either as a Senior Ecologist within the existing team or as a Director of a new business unit, with the opportunity to shape the direction of the business and potentially receive equity.

Established over three decades ago, the practice has built a solid client base across the South West and across the UK. Offering a range of services across architecture and planning, they now have an area of growth within their ecology offerings. This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of the business offerings in this area, either in-house or as a separate business. The ideal candidate will need to have a proven background in land ecology, habitat surveys, BNG/BNG Credits, and use of ecological tools.

Role & Responsibilities

Carry out and manage ecological and BNG assessments
Site and client visits across the region
Habitat surveys
Report writing and assistance with planning submissions
Coordination of freelancers/consultants when required
Support/lead the growth of the department as the business expands.Required Skills & Experience

Proven background in land ecology
Bat habitat surveys, additional experience in newt, badger, and dormice surveys also desirable
Bat habitat licence, strongly preferred
Experience with bio-diversity net gain, including impact assessments and ideally BNG credits
Chartered Ecologist status is highly desirable
Business development and client relations experience also desirable.What you get back

Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (in-house position)
Holiday of 22 days plus bank holidays
Health insurance
On-site parking, social events, and development opportunities
Salary, equity and package is negotiable for the Director position.Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Senior Ecologist Job in Truro, Cornwall - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 14872)