Principal Ecologist

• Right across infrastructure theres a requirement to not only maintain but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life while being safety first and client and customer centric in afriendly fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

  Where will you be working

  AtM Group Highways were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.

  We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.

  Youll be joining ourHighwaysteam as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

  Want to come and be a part of it

  What will you be doing

  We are seeking aPrincipal Ecologistto join our expanding team of environmental specialists within our M Group Environmental Solutions (MGES) consultancy function.

  Your role will be varied and challenging with responsibility for leading our internal ecological function and building a team to support our design and delivery teams across all project stages within Transport Water Energy & Telecom infrastructure sectors. Expect to be:

  • Leading a team of ecologists to support delivery of high-quality ecological services from the earliest design stages through to construction and maintenance phases.

  • Working collaboratively with engineers project managers and delivery teams to manage ecological deliverables for project programmes ranging from small maintenance activities to large & complex civils projects.

  • Providing more technically demanding desk- and site-based ecological consultancy services and advice across a diverse project portfolio.

  • Ensuring appraisal and survey results are presented in a clear professional and engaging formats for different audiences ranging from technical notes to more detailed reports (e.g. Preliminary Ecological Appraisals Ecological Impact Assessments).

  • Undertaking licensable ecological support activities and leading development of mitigation and enhancement strategies for projects.

  • Leading Habitats Regulations Assessments Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments SSSI Assent applications and licence applications.

  • Identifying and leading the development of new service offerings process improvements and growth of our internal ecology function.

  • Playing a leading role in delivering the Nature objectives within our organisational Environmental Strategy.

  • Championing opportunities for improvement across the whole project lifecycle through ecological enhancements nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain.

  • Taking technical ownership of preparing reviewing and approving reports risk assessments method statements and other project deliverables.

  • Planning and programming ecological workload for the team to ensure resources are utilised efficiently and new work pipeline opportunities are intercepted effectively.

  • Producing reviewing and approving fee proposals overseeing delivery within agreed budgets / programmes and coordinating internal and external specialists.

  • Engaging directly with statutory regulators consultees and stakeholders to address environmental constraints and explore opportunities.

  • Playing leading role in recruiting managing and mentoring more junior team members contributing to the growth and performance of the team.

  • Providing technical oversight on training and communications to upskill design and delivery teams on ecological subjects.

  • Undertaking business development activities whilst also promoting our MGES service offering through internal & external engagement.

  What youllbring

  • Demonstrable design / pre-construction and construction / delivery experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering effective desk- and site-based ecological consultancy services within infrastructure sectors.

  • Experience of leading and developing teams including mentoring training and managing ecologists and technical colleagues.

  • Excellent knowledge of ecological principles UK legislation policy and guidance including Health & Safety requirements relating to delivery of ecological services.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst leading a team and managing competing priorities relating to both short- and long-term commissions through effective communication.

  • Proficient in a range of habitat and protected species surveys including UK Habitat Classification and BNG condition assessments.

  • Evidence of leading successful Habitats Regulations Assessments SSSI Assent applications and licensable ecological support activities.

  • Practical examples of improving service offerings systems and processes and delivering other efficiencies and innovations within an ecological consultancy setting.

  • Valid UK driving license and prepared to undertake site-based work 2 days/week on average and work from office locations with your team regularly. Willingness to travel across the UK to client offices / sites and stay away from home for short periods as the role requires.

  • Professional membership of CIEEM (or equivalent) with chartered status desirable.

  • Proficient in the use of GIS and other digital tools.

  • Holder of general class and/or mitigation/individual ecological licence(s) from Natural England NatureScot and/or Natural Resources Wales.

  • Proven ability to collaborate with clients planning authorities regulators and stakeholders.

  • Skilled in desk research data handling report writing technical reviews and project management.

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

  In addition this role offers;

  • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
  • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Personal Accident Cover

  About us

  We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work attracting diverse and talented people who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

  Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind to ensure your aspirations and ways of working align with ours.

  • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people clients communities and the planet
  • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
  • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
  • Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity to lead essential infrastructure services for life

  Whether youre a trainee apprentice or graduate or progressing through your career our people benefit from industry recognised programmes training and development.

  Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

  Please note:Occasionally we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. Wed encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

  For certain roles successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.

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