Associate Director, Ecology

Our client invests heavily in their people and cutting-edge technology to ensure they remain leaders in their field. As part of the team, you'll collaborate with technical experts who take pride in delivering high-quality service throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.

We are seeking an Associate Director to lead a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with long-term, highly respected clients to provide exceptional value.

About the Role

This critical position is ideal for someone currently at the Associate Director level or an ambitious Principal Consultant ready to advance. Whether you want to deepen your own expertise or share your experience with others, you will thrive within this award-winning environmental consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Apply your extensive experience in survey design and delivery, protected species mitigation, and licensing to manage complex client sites, large developments, and multi-species mitigation projects.
• Client Interaction: Lead key client meetings, including design team discussions, and provide best practice guidance and advice to ensure exceptional client service.
• Mentorship: Offer dedicated mentorship to less experienced team members, fostering their technical growth and development.
• Knowledge Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert, enabling colleagues across the business to understand and appreciate the work your team does through proactive knowledge-sharing activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Specialist Knowledge: Authoritative in species mitigation with a mitigation license for at least one protected species and significant experience in mitigation for several others. An EIA background is desirable.
• Survey Expertise: Ideally, a survey license holder for at least one species with extensive experience in site surveys.
• Mentorship Skills: Proven ability to develop others by providing focused mentorship and ongoing support for team members' progression.
• Report Writing: Exemplary report writing skills and efficiency in quality checking sensitive, site-critical documentation.
• Tech Proficiency: Highly proficient with Microsoft packages and a champion of technological advancement, leveraging systems and processes to enhance client delivery and improve ways of working.

Why Join?

At this consultancy -  consultants, from graduates to directors, embody their reputation and expertise every day. On offer is a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your career development is prioritized. Join and be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in environmental consultancy.