Principal Ecologist, Newport

The Opportunity

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.

This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team in Newport and one of the
UK’s largest and most experienced independent ecological consultancies.

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

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.

Why Work For BSG Ecology?

• We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong
  reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to
  be Ecologist owned and Ecologist led.
• 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

• At least six years applied professional experience
• 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.