Principal Ecologist - BatsWe'relooking for a Principal Ecologist to join our ecological team, deliveringmaster planning inputs, ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protectedspecies surveys and studies, mitigation design and construction andpost-construction supervision and monitoring.
We'relooking for someone based in Southern England (Southampton, Cambridge, Oxford,Bristol, Plymouth although other locations will be considered.)
Theideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant (Class 2/3/4 bat licence/specialistharp traps and radio tracking; bat mitigation licenses; designing andimplementing bat mitigation plans; bat house design.) with experience working inecological consultancy and with the following key skills:
- Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
- Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
- Ability toidentify opportunities and secure new business / clients in collaboration withthe wider team / Directors
- Build andmaintain strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients andexternal bodies
- Strongfinancial and project management skills
- An abilityto think creatively and strategically
- A positiveapproach to their own professional development
- A fullunderstanding and belief in RPS' Purpose, Promise and Behaviours
- Strongknowledge of the technical discipline including the current methods,legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
- Demonstrableexperience working as an ecological consultant and project managementexperience
- Linemanagement and client relationship management skills
- Knowledge ofthe industry and professional consultancy
- Full drivinglicence
Preferred Qualifications:- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
CIEEM membership (Full)
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