Technical Director - Ecology

Arcadis; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Technical Director for their Ecology team. The role involves managing ecological projects, leading a team, and ensuring quality control. Extensive experience and knowledge in ecological principles and legislation are required. This position offers an opportunity to influence projects that lead to sustainable development and biodiversity improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience at leadership level.
• Proven track record in writing ecological appraisals and assessments.
• Grounding in natural capital and biodiversity net gain desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and cashflow.
• Ensure technical quality of deliverables.
• Oversee ecological surveys and reporting.

Skills

Ecological principles

Ecological legislation

Ecological impact assessment

Biodiversity strategies

Team leadership

Education

Full member of CIEEM

Job description

Overview

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. Our Lovinklaan foundation supports long-term development, ownership of career growth, and work on industry-defining projects to make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

Role description: As part of our continuous growth our Ecology team is looking to recruit a Technical Director. Our Ecology team is a team of 60+ ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, and advising on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics, and cultural heritage. We have undertaken over 2,000 projects across the UK, Europe and beyond for public and private clients.

As a Technical Director you will be accountable for the quality control, coordination, and completion of ecological projects across our diverse client base. Our clients’ sectors include Urban and Greenfield Residential Developments, Regulators, Local Governments, Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations, Electrical and Gas Infrastructure and Local housing developers.

You will have a key role in coaching and leading the team, ensuring that they are engaged in challenging projects that support their professional development. In addition to delivering projects to time, budgetary and QHSE targets, you will manage client relationships so that delivery exceeds client expectations and lead your colleagues by example.

Personal development is recognised as vital to sustain career progression and to deliver our expectations. We offer the opportunity to work with industry-recognised Technical Leaders and contribute towards general excellence in the industry. This role can be based anywhere in the UK.

Role accountabilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage projects (budgets and cashflow), attend meetings, provide advice to clients and manage bid production
• Have responsibility for the technical quality / approval of project deliverables
• Undertake/oversee ecological surveys, analyse field survey results, and oversee the production of reports, impact assessments, biodiversity strategies and other documents
• Provide advice on ecological issues at an in-depth level within own area of expertise and on a broad range of issues
• Compile licence applications, including developing mitigation and monitoring
• Undertake/supervise mitigation and monitoring of licensed work and liaise with statutory authorities
• Undertake performance management of assigned team members, and provide training at staff meetings and to smaller groups of staff
• Design research projects and contribute to the development of best practice with respect to training and survey standards
• Manage high-quality, winning bids

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience at leadership level with detailed knowledge of ecological principles, relevant wildlife legislation and ecological impact assessment (EcIA)
• Proven track record in writing ecological appraisals, EcIAs and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements
• A grounding in natural capital and biodiversity net gain is desirable
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant and/or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
• Be a full member of CIEEM and Chartered Ecologist or similar
• Ideally hold Survey and/or Development Licences

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We support safer, more resilient and more sustainable cities, and we work with clients as responsible custodians of our earth\'s resources to create a sustainable planet. We use data-driven and digital solutions as part of the Arcadis DNA and collaborate with clients to address their most pressing challenges.

As a global business, we are committed to supporting five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and to making a positive impact on society by supporting local communities where we operate. We monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our environmental impact as part of our commitment to net zero carbon by 2035.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day. Equality and inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and we work to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all our people. We believe that diverse teams develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life, with six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.

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