Principal Ecologist, Newport

We are looking for a motivated Principal Ecologist to join our well-established Newport team.

The role will involve mentoring staff, managing and technically directing a range of projects
for the Newport office as well as working with the Directors and other Principal Ecologists
company wide, as part of the Senior Management Group.

We are particularly looking for more experienced candidates with a specialist interest
in ornithology and an aptitude for project management. We have a very strong renewable energy
portfolio in Wales and this requires detailed programmes of bird survey.

In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, we
offer benefits that include private healthcare, company-funded social events, long service
rewards and health and wellbeing benefits.

Why work for BSG Ecology?

• We are a 100% employee-owned company. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership
  to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the
  interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future
  employees.
• We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong
  reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals.
• All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of
  sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a
  diverse range of clients.
• We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured
  programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external
  training and mentoring.
• Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We
  recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful
  resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working
  arrangements.
• We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us
  to work across offices and remotely.

What we are looking for

An ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least six years full-time
  experience working in ecological consultancy)
• A wide range of ecological survey experience including European Protected Species
  licensing.
• The ability to mentor and manage other staff, organise the team and represent the office in
  company wide discussions.
• Experience of various aspects of project management, including financial management.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current wildlife
  legislation.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data, to provide clear and concise written advice, to
  technically review a variety of written outputs, and to resolve complex ecological issues.
• The desire to promote high standards in ecology and an interest in and aptitude for
  business development.
• Full membership of CIEEM (CEcol would be advantageous) and a good BSc and/or MSc in a
  relevant subject.